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From the Collection:

Collection consists of the records of the Superintendent of College Buildings, dating from 1903-1923. During this timeframe, the position title changed from Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Superintendent of the College Plant, and Superintendent of College Buildings. Files are arranged in alphabetical order by folder title. Records include two journals kept by Henry Herbert Austin, who was the Superintendent of the College Plant from 1910-1924, records of various buildings (including clubhouses, the boathouse, Lake Waban Laundry and the Land Army Training Camp) and their treatment or modifications, including plans, equipment, correspondence with contractors, Wellesley offices, and departments, records of events held and resources used (electricity, coal), records of employees, financial records, statements, and insurance records, records of fire protection, meteorological reports. Includes records relating to the town of Wellesley and the state of Massachusetts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1903-1923

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research, but contains some material which has been restricted as per the Wellesley College Archives Access Policy: https://www.wellesley.edu/lts/policies/archivesaccess. To make an appointment to view unrestricted materials, please contact the Archives staff by email at archives@wellesley.edu or by phone at (781) 283-3745.

Conditions Governing Use

The Wellesley College Archives welcomes researchers to use materials in the public domain, to make fair use of copyrighted materials as defined by copyright law, and to request permission to use works whose copyright is held by Wellesley College. All materials from the Archives, regardless of copyright status, should be attributed to the Wellesley College Archives, Library and Technology Services when cited, quoted, or reproduced.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.3 Linear Feet (5 record cartons and 2 letter-sized Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in alphabetical order by folder title.

Repository Details

Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository

Contact:

781-283-3745