University System of Georgia blueprints and plans, 1928-1990, bulk 1933-1948

Summary

Creator:
University System of Georgia
Date:
1928-1990, bulk 1933-1948
Extent:
289 item(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

University System of Georgia blueprints and plans, UA13-022, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of blueprints and plans from thirteen different institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University of Georgia is the most represented institution in the collection. Non-collegiate projects, such as the Chicopee Manufacturing Company (the site of which is now belongs to UGA's Facilities Management Division) and several agricultural facilities are also included. In additions to blueprints and plans, the collection contains some campus maps and comprehensive campus plans.

Biographical / historical:

The University System of Georgia (USG) underwent a major construction boom in the late 1930s, bolstered by Public Works Administration (PWA) funding under the New Deal. Rudolph H. Driftmier, head of the agricultural engineering department at UGA, supervised building for the USG in conjunction with architect Roy E. Hitchcock.

Arrangement:

The collection consists of fifteen series based on institution/location: 1. University of Georgia 2. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 3. Albany State College 4. Chicoppe Manufacturing Company 5. Fort Valley State College 6. Georgia Normal and Agricultural College 7. Georgia Southwestern College 8. Georgia State College for Women 9. Middle Georgia College 10. North Georgia College 11. South Georgia College 12. South Georgia Teachers College 13. State Teachers Agricultural College 14. West Georgia College 15. Other Projects.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

University System of Georgia blueprints and plans, UA13-022, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.