Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design records

Inclusive Date(s):

1952-2015

Bulk Date(s):

1952-1983

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Edith Serkownek, March 2016

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Edith Serkownek using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2016

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

Kent State University. College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Extent:

16.83 cubic feet (22 boxes = 14 record storage boxes, 1 half size record box, 7 document cases)

Physical Location:

11th floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0171

Abstract:

The Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design records document the history of the University's architectural education program and includes annual reports, program and curricular guides, course syllabi and content, and subject files. The records date from 1952 to 2015.

Revision(s):

March 2018 - Revised by Cara Gilgenbach
September 2024 - Revised by Kristin Silvestro

Language(s):

The records are in English.

History of the Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design

In 1947, Architectural draftsmanship began as a two-year program at Kent State University offered by the Department of Industrial Arts. In 1950 a four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Architecture was introduced, and in 1956 an official Department of Architecture was established, headed by Professor Joseph F. Morbito. The program continued to grow and in 1968 a Masters program was added. The program became part of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), and in 1962 was accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). It became the School of Architecture (1970), the School of Architecture and Environmental Design (1972) and eventually the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED). Taylor Hall was completed in 1967 to house the Architecture and Journalism programs. A new building designed to house the CAED program was completed in 2016.

Scope and Content

The Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design records document the history of the University's architectural teaching program and includes annual reports, program and curricular guides, course syllabi and content, and subject files. National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) applications are included, as well as departmental reports and working files. The records date from 1952 to 2015, with a major portion of the content dating from 1958 to 1983.

Statement of Arrangement

The Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design records are divided into series as follows:

• Series 1: Annual Reports
• Series 2: Kent State University Bulletins and Program Descriptions
• Series 3: Course Syllabi and Content
• Series 4: Architectural Reports and Publications
• Series 5: Newsletters
• Series 6: Subject Files

Separated Material

Half a cubic foot was separated from this collection and added to Faculty papers, as it represented the private architectural work of Kent State University faculty members.

Preferred Citation

Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design records. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Architecture--Study and teaching--Ohio--Kent
• Interior architecture--Study and teaching--Ohio--Kent
• Architectural design--Study and teaching--Ohio--Kent
• Kent State University. College of Architecture and Environmental Design--History
• Kent State University--History
• Kent (Ohio)--History
• City planning--Study and teaching--Ohio--Kent

Organizations/Corporations:

• Kent State University. School of Architecture and Environmental Design
• Kent State University. Department of Architecture
• National Architectural Accrediting Board (U.S.)
• Kent State University. School of Architecture
• Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

Functions:

• Architecture--Study and teaching

Occupations:

• College teachers
• College administrators
• Architects
• Designers

Material Types:

• Annual reports
• Reports
• Publications
• Syllabi
• Newsletters
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• Proposals

Detailed Description of the Collection