Guide to the Stanford University, Pearce-Mitchell Project, Records
SC0184
Finding aid prepared by Daniel Hartwig
Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives
Stanford University Libraries.
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, California, 94305
Repository email: speccollref@stanford.edu
October 2010
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Title: Stanford University, Pearce-Mitchell Project, records
Identifier/Call Number: SC0184
Contributing Institution:
Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1.0 Linear feet
1 linear foot (2 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1966-1977
Summary: Correspondence, clippings and other materials relating to the planning, building and inhabiting of this faculty-staff condominium
project.
Language of Materials note: The material is in English.
creator:
Stanford University. Pearce-Mitchell Project.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Administrative transfer, Elmer Grieder, 1977-1978.
Information about Access
This collection is open for research.
Ownership & Copyright
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the
Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission
from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research
and educational purposes.
Cite As
Stanford University, Pearce-Mitchell Project, Records (SC0184). Department of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical note
The Pearce-Mitchell condominiums were specifically constructed The material is in English. for older faculty and staff members
of the University who wished to live on campus but did not need full size homes. After approval was received from the Board
of Trustees, a plan was submitted for a 100-unit apartment complex. These designs were subsequently rejected by the Land and
Building Development Committee and a new set of plans for 82 condominium units was submitted and approved on June 19, 1974.
Although there was strong opposition from the student body toward faculty housing on "the row" and delays due to striking
construction workers, the Pearce-Mitchell Houses were ready for occupancy on September 29, 1975. The complex was officially
dedicated by Dr. Paul R. Hanna on April 30, 1976.
Arrangement note
The material is arranged by type of material (correspondence and publications).
Processing Information note
As the records were received in good order, little arrangement was necessary. General correspondence was placed at the beginning
of the collection; publications at the end.
Description of the Collection
Correspondence, clippings and other materials relating to the planning, building and inhabiting of this faculty-staff condominium
project.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University--Buildings.
Stanford University. Pearce-Mitchell Project.
Stanford University. -- General subdivision--Buildings.;
General correspondence
1966-1977
Box 1, Folder 12
Construction items needing attention
Undated
Box 1, Folder 13
Faculty housing - general corresp.
1976
Box 1, Folder 14
Feasibility study
Undated
Box 1, Folder 15
Homeowners' Association - corresp.
1975
Box 1, Folder 16
Homeowners' Association - Bd. of Governors Minutes
Undated
Box 1, Folder 17
Homeowners' Association - Minutes, agenda.
Undated
Box 1, Folder 19
Recreation area, mosaic table top
Undated
Box 1, Folder 21
Questionnaire - short form
Undated
Box 1, Folder 22
Questionnaire - second "Depth"
Undated
Box 1, Folder 23
Questionnaire - third "Depth"
Undated
Publications
Scope and Contents
The majority of files are undated. Exceptions are noted in the file listing.
Box 2, Folder 1
Faculty & staff housing - status reports
Box 2, Folder 2
Photographs of dedication
Box 2, Folder 3
Restrictions of Pearce Mitchell Houses
Box 2, Folder 5
Study of faculty housing
1977
Box 2, Folder 6
Misc. memoranda; Grant of Leasehold
