Brigham Young University. Physical Plant Department
Dates
- Existence: 1954-
Administrative History
The Physical Plant Department (1954- ) functions to coordinate the building and grounds maintenance of Brigham Young University. The Physical Plant Department, previously the Department of Buildings and Grounds, was established in 1954. The Physical Plant functions under the Physical Facilities Division and is responsible for maintaining university utilities, overseeing engineering and construction, maintaining the grounds, maintaining the buildings (including custodial services), overseeing transportation services, and administering to campus projects. Directors of the department have included Leland M. Perry (1954-1957), Sam F. Brewster (1957-1974), Fred A. Schwendiman (1974), Harold J. Anderson (1979-1986), Douglas Christensen (1986-1990), and Scott Briggs (1990- ).
Citation:
Brigham Young University, Dept. of Physical Plant, photo album, ca. 1962-1967: p. 11 of dedicatory program, 1962, at beginning of album (Physical Plant Department at B.Y.U.)Brigham Young University organizational history, via WWW, Jan. 24, 2012 (Physical Plant Dept.; est. 1954; previously known as the Department of Buildings and Grounds; responsible for maintaining university utilities, engineering, grounds keeping, construction, maintenance, custodial, transportation; directors included Leland M. Perry (1954-1957), Sam F. Brewster (1957-1974), Fred A. Schwendiman (1974), Harold J. Anderson (1979-1986), Douglas Christensen (1986-1990), and Scott Briggs (1990- ))
Found in 111 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on Physical Plant, 1986-1987
Contains Physical Plant records and related correspondence on campus buildings, and their maintenance, security, and space utilization. Also contains records from the campus planning committee, and records on housing and food servies. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on Physical Plant, 1987-1988
Contains Physical Plant records and related correspondence on campus buildings, and their maintenance, security, and space utilization. Also contains records from the campus planning committee, and records on housing and food servies. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on Physical Plant, 1988-1989
Contains Physical Plant records and related correspondence on campus buildings, and their maintenance, security, and space utilization. Also contains records from the campus planning committee, and records on housing and food servies. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on Physical Plant, 1980-1989
Contains Physical Plant records and related correspondence on campus buildings, and their maintenance, security, and space utilization. Also contains records from the campus planning committee, and records on housing and food servies. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on Physical Plant Department, 1948-1957
Contains reports, correspondence and letters about the physical campus of Brigham Young University, dated 1948 to 1957. The materials concern property acquistion, budgets and proposals for new buildings as well as modifications to existing buildings, and dedication of many buildings, notably many new student residence halls.
Office of the President records on the physical plant, 1971-1980
Contains materials related to the physical plant of the Brigham Young University campus. Materials focus on topics such as the upkeep of building, construction of new buildings, security, and decoration for special events. Materials consists of correspondence, reports, and memos detailing problems or concerns about campus and the response on what should be done. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.
Photograph of Sam F. Brewster Building
Physical Facilities Division models, 1975-2006
Contains models produced by the Physical Facilities Division and contracted architectural firms for building and campus planning. Includes two campus models, and building models for the Joseph F. Smith Building and the Harold B. Lee Library extension. Materials date from approximately 1975 to 2006.
Physical Plant Department administrative correspondence and autobiographical materials
Contains brief autobiographical material. Correspondence limited to expressions of gratitude from Ernest Wilkinson and other administrators.
Physical Plant Department aerial photographs
Materials include nine photographs and one rendition. The photographs are aerial views that show the construction of the Wilkinson Activities Center, the Math, Science, and Computer Building (Talmage Building), and the Nicholes Chemical Stores Building. The photographs also show the new football stadium, the Brimhall Building, and the buildings around the Maeser Building. The rendition is of the J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Law School Building. Dated approximately 1970.
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- Colleges and Universities 24
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- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 11
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- Speeches, addresses, etc., American 9
- Universities and colleges -- Security measures -- Utah -- Provo 9
- Blueprints 8
- Provo (Utah) 8
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- Universities and colleges -- Utah -- Provo -- Safety measures 4
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- Phillips Lane (Provo, Utah) 1
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- Universities and colleges -- Security measures 1
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