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 13 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Physical Plant Department correspondence, 1947-1978
Contains correspondence in the form of inter-campus mail and memos, date files, and morning reports. Correspondence covers topics including campus planning, fire and safety, security, policy, and architects, 1956-1980.
Physical Plant Department records
Contains program requirements, reports, blueprints, budget estimates, minutes, photographs, correspondence, and aperture cards regarding the construction and layout of several campus buildings. This collection also includes biographical sketches of men after whom Helaman Halls were named, and statements concerning increasing enrollment at Brigham Young University. Dated 1947-1979.
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- Archival Object 12
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Reports 12
- Campus planning -- Utah -- Provo 10
- Photographs 10
- Awards 9
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 9
- College campuses -- Utah -- Provo 9
- Plaques, plaquettes 9
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American 9
- Universities and colleges -- Security measures -- Utah -- Provo 9
- Memorandums 2
- Annual reports 1
- Architectural drawings 1
- Blueprints 1
- Budgets 1
- College buildings -- Utah -- Provo 1
- College buildings -- Utah -- Provo -- Design and construction 1
- Colleges and Universities 1
- Dedication services -- Utah -- Provo 1
- Dormitories -- Utah -- Provo 1
- Education 1
- Facility management -- Utah -- Provo 1
- Financial records 1
- Latter Day Saint men -- Biography 1
- Lists 1
- Maintenance 1
- Minutes (Records) 1
- Proposals 1
- Publications 1
- Universities and colleges -- Utah -- Provo -- Administration 1
- Universities and colleges -- Utah -- Provo -- Faculty 1
- Universities and colleges -- Utah -- Provo -- Safety measures 1 + ∧ less