A Guide to the Records of the Committee for Evaluation of Campus Buildings
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
June 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | University of Florida. Committee for Evaluation of Campus Buildings. | |
| Title: | Records of the Committee for Evaluation of Campus Buildings | |
| Dates: | 1953-1954 | |
| Abstract: | A report of an evaluation conducted by Alfred A. Ring of University of Florida buildings, both on and off campus, for the purpose of estimating fire insurance. | |
| Extent: | 1.25 linear feet. (3 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Series 168 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Alfred A. Ring (1905-1995) taught business administration courses at the University of Florida for about 25 years. He received his B.S degree, his M.B.A. degree, and his Ph.D. degree from New York University. Dr. Ring taught at New York University prior to coming to the University of Florida when he was offered a position of associate professor in the Department of Real Estate. An interesting autobiographical account of his life can be found in Memoirs of Alfred A. Ring, 1905-1995.
Scope and Content
The records consist of an evaluation conducted by Alfred A. Ring, which was requested by George F. Baughman, Vice President for Business Affairs of the University, along with instructions from the Campus Building committee. The main study, Valuation Report of Campus Buildings, included only those structures located within the campus area. However, the preliminary forms, descriptions, and photographs of the buildings for on-campus as well as off-campus structures are included in the collection.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Related Material
Additional materials can be found in the cataloged collection, including Valuation Report of Campus Buildings (LD1782.9/.R571 1953) and Memoirs of Alfred J. Ring, 1905-1995 (LD1782.9/.R561 1995).
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Records of the Committee for Evaluation of Campus Buildings, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| University of Florida -- Buildings -- Valuation. | ||
| Personal Names: | ||
| Ring, Alfred A. | ||
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