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Johns Hopkins University facilities management records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-09-010

Scope and Contents

These are the processed records relating to the function of facilities management at Johns Hopkins University. The records primarily include files of real estate purchases, renovations, reports, and letters. Another bulk of the records includes the files of the Shriver Hall Murals, including research, letters with the artists, and data regarding the founding classes and persons involved with the university's early history. The records range from 1937 to 1971.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937-1971

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical / Historical

The function of facilities management at Johns Hopkins University was carried out by what was known as the Buildings and Grounds unit, a precursor to Johns Hopkins University Facilities and Real Estate (JFRE). JFRE has also been known colloquially as Facilities Management. JHFRE provides full support services for the Johns Hopkins Univeristy's Homewood campus, as well as planning, design, construction, and property management for the Peabody Institute, Carey Business School, School of Nursing, Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Montgomery County, Nanjing and Bologna campuses.

Extent

1.71 Cubic Feet (4 full-sized letter document boxes, 1 half-sized letter document box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate (JHFRE) provides full support services for the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus, as well as planning, design, construction, and property management for other Hopkins campuses. These records primarily include files of real estate purchases, renovations, reports, and letters, while another bulk of the records includes the files of the creation of the Shriver Hall Murals. The records range from 1937 to 1971.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Immediate sources of acquisition can be found in the relevant series-level information.

Accruals

Accession: 1984.UA.018, 79.49, 2017-18.UA.010

Processing Information

Processed by James K. Stimpert. Updated by Annie Tang, the latter in December 2017.

Title
Guide to the Johns Hopkins University facilities management records
Author
James K. Stimpert, Annie Tang
Date
December 2017
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA