Medical Center Engineering and Operations Records, 1927-1996

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Addition of June 2004 Series (boxes 15-144) must be screened for sensitive or confidential materials before being accessed. For further information consult with the Medical Center Archivist.
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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Medical Center. Department of Engineering and Operations.
Abstract:
Contains specifications and construction documents used to guide planning and construction of buildings of the Duke University Medical Center. Building plans and site plans were created by or retained by Duke University Medical Center, Engineering and Operations department. Major subjects in this collection include history of Duke University Medical Center buildings and Duke Hospital. Materials range in date from 1927 to 1996.
Extent:
205.95 Linear Feet (110 cartons, 2 manuscripts boxes, 1 half manuscript box, 146 map tubes, and 4 large map folders)
Language:
English
Collection ID:
AR.0035

Background

Scope and content:

Contains bound volumes and refoldered books of specifications, as well as corresponding architectural drawings, additional specifications manuals, and small scale plans for construction projects for Duke University Medical Center buildings including laboratories, clinics, offices, apartments, parking lots, and utilities. Major buildings include Baker House, Duke Hospital South, the Private Patients Building, Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Animal Care Facility, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Clinical Research Building, the Amphitheater, Anlyan Tower, and Duke Eye Center. Major architects and contractors include American Blower Corporation; Armstrong Cork and Insulation Company; Beckwith Elevator Company; Comfort Engineers; T. C. Cooke; Detroit Steel Products Company; Dick's Electrical Company; Dixie Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Duke University Department of Physical Planning; Duke University Engineering Department; Duke University Medical Center Planning Office; Edmunds Manufacturing Corporation; Hope's Windows; Indiana Limestone Company; Ingalls Iron Works Company; Kane Manufacturing Company; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; John D. Latimer and Associates, Inc.; W. S. Lee Engineering Corporation; Middleton; Wilkerson; McMillan Architects; Ornamental Stone Company; Otis Elevator Company; Overly Manufacturing Company; Hollow Metal Division; J. N. Pease and Company; Perkins and Will; Pizzagalli Construction; Sanymetal Products Company; Smart/Woodall/Isley; Sverdupp & Parcel Engineers - Architects; Unit Electric Control, Inc.; The John Van Range Company; Virginia Bridge and Iron Company; Virginia Steel Company; E. Todd Wheeler; William M. Wallace; II, J. D. Wilkins; A. Wilt Sons and Company; York Air Conditioning; and York Ice Machine Corporation. Materials date from 1927 to 1996.

Biographical / historical:

Duke Medical Center's Engineering and Operations Department coordinates systems and building support to Duke Hospital and Medical Center buildings. The goals of the department are to ensure the operation, maintenance, and repair of Duke Hospital and Medical Center buildings, which includes their mechanical and electrical support systems and related equipment; support systems for delivery of medical care; providing discretionary in-house Engineering services for systems up-grades and as requested by building occupants; and to provide alterations, renovations, and construction services on a requested basis. Engineering and Operations divisions include Administration/Engineering, Duke Hospital, Duke Clinic and Medical Center Maintenance Shops, Energy Management and Technical Systems, and West Main Street Construction.

Acquisition information:
Accession A2004.026 (transferred, May 2004), Accession A2004.057 (transferred, July 2004), Accession A2004.039 (transferred, March 2004), Accession A2007.015 (transferred, January 2007)
Processing information:

Processed by Emily Glenn: July 2004; encoded by Emily Glenn: August 2004; updated by Dawne E. Howard: January 2007; updated by Dawne Howard Lucas: May 2012

Arrangement:
Organized into the following series: Accession A2004.026: Specifications Books, 1930-1994; Addition of January 2007: Specification Books and Small Scale Plans, 1972-1994; Addition of June 2004, undated; Architectural Drawings and Schedules, 1927-1992. Material within this collection has been organized by accession reflecting the fact that the collection has been acquired in increments over time. Researchers should note that material within each accession overlaps with/or relates to material found in other accessions. In order to locate all relevant material within this collection, researchers will need to consult each accession described in the Series Scope and Contents section. Researchers should also note that similar material can be arranged differently in each accession, depending on how the material was organized when it was received by the DUMCA.
Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
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Corporate Name(s):
Duke University. Medical Center
Duke University. Hospital
Duke University. Medical Center. Department of Engineering and Operations
Topical Term(s):
Facility Design and Construction.

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Restrictions:

Addition of June 2004 Series (boxes 15-144) must be screened for sensitive or confidential materials before being accessed. For further information consult with the Medical Center Archivist.

Terms of access:

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Medical Center Engineering and Operations Records, Duke University Medical Center Archives.