Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Kent State University Office of the University Architect records

Inclusive Date(s):

1913-2005

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Kristin Cole on October 29, 2008

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Kristin Cole using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2008

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS

Origination:

Kent State University. Office of the University Architect

Extent:

20 cubic feet (117 oversized folders, 12 media boxes, 1 record storage box, 1 oversized box)

Physical Location:

10th floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0075

Abstract:

This collection consists of architectural drawings and files from Kent State University's Office of the University Architect. The drawings feature buildings from the Kent campus, as well as the Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, and Tuscarawas campuses. Files include requests for scanned drawings from 2004-2005. The collection also includes boxes of aperture cards of Kent campus and regional campus buildings.

Revision(s):

July 2012 - Revised by Edith Serkownek
October 2014 - Revised by Cara Gilgenbach
September 2024 - Revised by Kristin Silvestro

Language(s):

The records are in English.

History of Office of the University Architect

Kent State University's Office of the University Architect is responsible for the development and alteration of university facilities according to university, state, and national regulations. The Office of the University Architect handles requests that involve changes to the physical environment, including additions and renovations to existing buildings, site changes such as roads and parking lots, major furniture installations, changes in utilities, and signage.

Scope and Content

The Kent State University Office of the University Architect records collection contains architectural drawings and files from 1913 to 2005. The collection consists of architectural and engineering plans from both original building constructions and renovations. Records include campus buildings from the Kent campus and the Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, and Tuscarawas regional campuses. Illustrations contained in this collection include building plans, renovation plans, campus plans, and landscape plans and include vellum, copy paper, blueprints, and negatives. Files include requests for scanned drawings from 2004-2005.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection is arranged in the following series:

• Series 1: Architectural Plans: Kent Campus
• Series 2: Architectural Plans: Ashtabula Regional Campus
• Series 3: Architectural Plans: East Liverpool Regional Campus
• Series 4: Architectural Plans: Geauga Regional Campus
• Series 5: Architectural Plans: Salem Regional Campus
• Series 6: Architectural Plans: Stark Regional Campus
• Series 7: Architectural Plans: Tuscarawas Regional Campus
• Series 8: Microforms
• Series 9: Scanned Architectural Drawing Request Forms

Related Material

Other collections with materials relating to Kent State University's buildings and grounds include University Buildings Photographs, Kent State University Buildings Subject Files, and Kent State University Campus Maps, and the Office of Facilities Planning microfilm collection.

Restrictions on Access

Architectural drawings and plans in this collection are large and may require additional faculty to handle and retrieve materials. It is recommended that researchers call ahead with requests to ensure that specific materials may be retrieved in a timely manner.

Preferred Citation

Kent State University Office of the University Architect records. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

In 2006 the Kent State University Office of the University Architect transferred a collection of blueprints, architectural drawings and files related to Special Collections and Archives.

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Kent State University. Office of the University Architect -- Archives.
• Kent State University -- Archives.
• Kent State University -- Buildings.
• Kent State University at Ashtabula -- Buildings.
• Kent State University at East Liverpool -- Buildings.
• Kent State University at Geauga -- Buildings.
• Kent State University at Salem -- Buildings.
• Kent State University at Stark -- Buildings.
• Kent State University at Trumbull -- Buildings.
• Kent State University at Tuscarawas -- Buildings.
• Kent State University Normal School -- Buildings.
• Architecture -- Ohio -- Kent.
• Architecture -- Ohio.
• College buildings -- Designs and plans.
• College buildings -- Ohio.
• College buildings -- Ohio -- Kent.
• College campuses -- Ohio.
• Kent (Ohio) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
• Ohio -- Buildings, structures, etc.

Functions:

• Campus planning.

Places:

• Kent (Ohio)
• Ashtabula (Ohio)
• East Liverpool (Ohio)
• Burton (Ohio)
• North Canton (Ohio)
• Warren (Ohio)
• New Philadelphia (Ohio)
• Salem (Ohio)

Occupations:

• Architects.

Material Types:

• Architectural drawings (visual works)
• Blueprints.
• Microforms.
• Administrative records.
• Aperture cards.
• Floor plans.

Detailed Description of The Collection