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Michigan Technological University Physical Plant Dept. Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MTU-059

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Collection, 1930-1983, of the Physical Plant Department at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Includes photograph albums that document building projects, correspondence, memorandums, and blueprints.

Dates

  • 1930-1983

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

The Physical Plant Department (name changed in June, 1989 to Facilities Management) is an extensive department with many employees at all levels from lawn maintenance crews to professional engineering staff. This department is responsibile for the university power generation and distribution, security, campus planning, development and maintenance, including responsibility for overall construction management for new university buildings.

Extent

8.02 Cubic Feet (10 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection, 1930-1983, of the Physical Plant Department at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Includes photograph albums that document building projects, correspondence, memorandums, and blueprints.

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,1/3/2010

Title
Michigan Technological University Physical Plant Dept. Collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
1/3/2010
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton 49931 U.S.A. US