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University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Coordinated Planning publications

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Call Number:
UPB 101.8
Repository:
University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center
Extent:
3.85 cubic feet
Language:
English
Date:
1943-1975 (inclusive) and 1963-1970 (bulk)
Creator:
Hetherston, John C.
Form:
Reports and Architectural drawings (visual works)
Abstract:
The Vice President for Coordinated Planning publications is a collection of reports, studies, and project plans, for both proposed and implemented construction projects at the University of Pennsylvania. It primarily documents the period from 1963 to 1971, when John Cummings Hetherston served in this position.

The Office of Vice President for Coordinated Planning was established by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to oversee implementation of the 1962 Integrated Development Plan. The first and only person to be appointed to this position was John Cummings Hetherston, who served until 1971, at which time he was promoted to the new and expanded role of Vice President for Facilities Management and Construction. In his role as Vice President for Coordinated Planning, Hetherston had overall responsibility for the planning and development of the University's facilities and real estate. During his tenure, the University completed 64 new construction and major renovation projects, with a combined cost of over $150 million.

This collection is a series of reports, studies, and project plans, for both proposed and implemented construction projects at the University of Pennsylvania. These publications are written by a mix of outside engineering or architectural firms, as well as by the Office of the Vice President for Coordinated Planning.

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Transferred to the University Archives on January 3, 1972 and July 14, 1977

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Publisher
University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center
Finding Aid Author
Kenneth Cleary
Finding Aid Date
August 29, 2025
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Access to collections is granted in accordance with the Protocols for the University Archives and Records Centers.

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

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The Palestra, specifications for alterations for a cafeteria, circa 1943.
Box 1 Folder 1
Undergraduate men's housing, development program, 1961 April 15.
Box 1 Folder 2
A Proposal for a Research Center in Economics, Medical Science, and Sociology [2 copies], 1962 August 31.
Box 1 Folder 3
Presbyterian University Medical Center, a statement of program goals, physical facilities, and land needs, circa 1963.
Box 1 Folder 4
Graduate Library and Center for Graduate Studies, project directive, 1963 March 3.
Box 1 Folder 5
Development of Commercial Facilities, Urban Renewal Unit No. 4, 1963 April.
Box 1 Folder 6
The Alteration, Expansion, & Rehabilitation of the Law School Building [2 copies], 1963 June.
Box 1 Folder 7
The House Plan for Undergraduate Women, 1963 July.
Box 1 Folder 8
The Development of On-Campus Commercial Facilities [2 copies], 1963 July 10.
Box 1 Folder 9
Military Science and Physical Education Building, project program [2 copies], 1964.
Box 1 Folder 10
Center for Economics, Regional Science, and Sociology, project program [2 copies], 1964.
Box 1 Folder 11
The Moore School of Electrical Engineering, project program, 1964 March.
Box 1 Folder 12
Hamilton Walk, area service facilities study [2 copies], 1964 April.
Box 1 Folder 13
The School of Nursing, project program draft, 1964 June.
Box 1 Folder 14
The School of Nursing, project program, 1964 July 6.
Box 1 Folder 15
Graduate Center, draft of summary project program, 1964 October 2.
Box 1 Folder 16
The Moore School Graduate Research Center, preliminary cost estimate, 1964 November.
Box 1 Folder 17
The School of Dental Medicine, cell biology facility, project program, 1964 November 9.
Box 1 Folder 18
Refrigeration Survey, 1965-1966.
Box 1 Folder 19
A Profile and Housing Goal Analysis, 1965-1966.
Box 1 Folder 20
Report of the Athletic and Physical Education Survey Committee, 1965 January.
Box 1 Folder 21
The Graduate School of Fine Arts, proposal for construction assistance, 1965 February.
Box 1 Folder 22
School of Dental Medicine, new research and teaching building, 1965 February 5.
Box 1 Folder 23
Graduate and Professional Student Housing Survey, 1965 February 18.
Box 1 Folder 24
Annenberg School of Communications, report for a Center for Communication Arts and Sciences, 1965 February 22.
Box 1 Folder 25
Law School, renovation of old building, 1965 March.
Box 1 Folder 26
Development Program for the Humanities, project program, 1965 June.
Box 1 Folder 27
New Humanities building (Hare Building replacement) project program drafts, 1965 June 25 - 1965 August 30.
Box 1 Folder 28
Graduate Center, Unit 1, draft project program, 1965 August 9 - 1965 September 28.
Box 1 Folder 29
Graduate Center, Unit 1, project program, 1965 November.
Box 2 Folder 1
Campus Design Study [3 copies], 1966.
Box 2 Folder 2
Draft notes on the subject of incentive contracting, 1966.
Box 2 Folder 3
Wharton Graduate Center, draft project program, 1966.
Box 2 Folder 4
The Alteration, Conversion, and Rehabilitation of Bennett Hall for the English Department [2 copies], 1966 February.
Box 2 Folder 5
Report of the Humanities Study Group, 1966 February 15.
Box 2 Folder 6
The Faculty Club, project program for the addition to, 1966 May 25.
Box 2 Folder 7
University City Science Center, parking feasibility analysis, 1966 June.
Box 2 Folder 8
Men's Dormitory Triangle, preliminary specifications [2 copies], 1966 June 8.
Box 2 Folder 9
Waste collection, Handling, and Disposal Study, 1966 September.
Box 2 Folder 10
Graduate Center for Arts and Sciences, preliminary budget estimate, 1966 September 21.
Box 2 Folder 11
Wharton Graduate Center, project program, 1967.
Box 2 Folder 12
Computer Center, project program [3 copies], 1967 January.
Box 2 Folder 13
Proposal for Construction Assistance for a Classroom and Modern Foreign Language Building, 1967 January.
Box 2 Folder 14
Women's Residence Houses, specifications, 1967 January 20.
Box 2 Folder 15
Women's Residence Houses, specifications, 1967 January 20.
Box 2 Folder 16
Chemistry Department, outline program, 1967 February.
Box 2 Folder 17
The Annenberg Center for Communication Arts and Sciences, program requirements [2 copies], 1967 February 1.
Box 2 Folder 18
Morris House, project program for renovation, 1967 May 15.
Box 2 Folder 19
Chemistry Expansion 1, project program [2 copies], 1967 June 8.
Box 2 Folder 20
Chemistry Expansion 1, project program [2 copies], 1967 June 15.
Box 2 Folder 21
The Music Department, project program for renovations to and proposed new annex, 1967 July 21.
Box 2 Folder 22
Student Housing Program, areas 2 and 3, 1967 July 28.
Box 2 Folder 23
Student Housing Program, Areas 2 and 3, goal document, 1967 July 28.
Box 2 Folder 24
Student Housing Program, technical report and implementation plan, 1967 October 6.
Box 2 Folder 25
Department of Geology and Geophysics, Title II grant application, 1967 December 21.
Box 2 Folder 26
Division of Family Study, space requirements, 1968.
Box 3 Folder 1
Student Housing Program, technical report and implementation plan, 1968 January 18.
Box 3 Folder 2
Student Housing Program, technical report and implementation plan - appendices, 1968 January 18.
Box 3 Folder 3
Student Housing Program, technical report and implementation plan - appendices, 1968 January 18.
Box 3 Folder 4
Trends and Targets, A Study of the Financing of the University of Pennsylvania and Recommendations for Future Action, 1968 April.
Box 3 Folder 5
Student Housing Program, progress report, 1968 May 3.
Box 3 Folder 6
The Men's Dormitory Triangle, specifications, 1968 May 27.
Box 3 Folder 7
The Men's Dormitory Triangle, specifications, 1968 May 27.
Box 3 Folder 8
The Men's Dormitory Triangle, specifications, 1968 May 27.
Box 3 Folder 9
Houston Hall, alterations and renovations alternate program, 1968 June 14.
Box 3 Folder 10
Revenue Bonds of 1968, Official Statement, 1968 June 19 - 1968 July 3.
Box 3 Folder 11
University Museum extension, draft [2 copies], 1968 October.
Box 3 Folder 12
University Museum extension, 1968 December.
Box 3 Folder 13
Student Housing Program, construction status report, 1969 January.
Box 3 Folder 14
Student Housing Program, construction status report, 1969 May.
Box 3 Folder 15
Student Housing Project, operation and maintenance study, appendix #2, 1969 October 22.
Box 3 Folder 16
Student Housing Project, operation and maintenance study, appendix #6, 1969 October 22.
Box 3 Folder 17
Student Housing Project, operation and maintenance study, 1969 October 23.
Box 3 Folder 18
Student Housing Project, operation and maintenance study, 1969 October 23.
Box 3 Folder 19
Student Housing Program, construction status report, 1970 January.
Box 3 Folder 20
Student Housing Program, projection of operations, 1970 May 1.
Box 3 Folder 21
Department of Geology and Geophysics, alterations to Hayden Hall, 1971 January 20.
Box 3 Folder 22
Projected Population of Commercial Establishments Needed in University City, 1975 November 10.
Box 3 Folder 23

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