Stanford University, University Architect / Campus Planning and Design records, 1945-2018

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Summary

Creators:
Spencer, Eldridge T. and Stanford University. University Architect / Campus Planning and Design
Abstract:
The records of the Planning Office date back to its orgins in 1945 and include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, studies, surveys, maps, and plans.
Extent:
320.5 Linear Feet (172 boxes) (8 Tubes) (27 map folders) and 313 megabyte(s)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Stanford University, Planning Office, Records (SC0486). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The records of the Planning Office date back to its orgins in 1945 and include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, studies, surveys, maps, and plans. The majority of the plans in this collection are 8 by 10 inch photographic reproductions of larger items, prepared for use in reports and publications. For larger format plans and drawings, please consult the University Archives Architectural Drawings Collection.

Biographical / historical:

The Planning Office was officially organized in 1945 under the directorship of Eldridge T. Spencer. In addition to overseeing the architectural aspects of the campus, the office was also responsible for overseeing land use and traffic circulation. With the growth of the campus, the administration of planning activities has undergone several renovations. In 1972 the office was renamed Facilities Planning, Construction and Utilization; in 1978 it was known as Facilities Planning and Construction. In the 1980s these elements were handled by two offices: Facilities Project Management and the Planning Office.

Other directors represented in these records include Spencer's successor, Harry Sanders, and Philip C. Williams, who became director in 1975.

Custodial history:

The materials were received from the Planning Office in numerous transfers between 1987 and 2019.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged by accession.

Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged three business days in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 48 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Stanford University, Planning Office, Records (SC0486). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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