University of Kentucky. Physical Plant Division. Custodial Services Department: Donald Maxberry papers

Abstract

The Donald Maxberry papers (1985-1990, undated; 0.45 cubic feet; 1 document box) primarily comprise flyers, invitations, blank forms, cleaning instructions, cleaning checklists, employment policies, memoranda, correspondence, notes, meeting minutes and committee information documenting the custodial and supervisory work of University of Kentucky custodian/housekeeper supervisor Donald Maxberry.

Descriptive Summary

Title
University of Kentucky. Physical Plant Division. Custodial Services Department: Donald Maxberry papers
Date
1985-1990, undated (inclusive)
Creator
Maxberry, Donald
Extent
0.45 Cubic Feet
Subjects
College buildings -- Kentucky -- Maintenance and repair
School custodians -- Kentucky -- Lexington
Universities and colleges -- Kentucky -- Employees
Maxberry, Donald
Arrangement
Collection retains its original order. Where possible original folder names were retained.
Finding Aid Author
Becca Taylor
Preferred Citation
2024ua023 : [identification of item], University of Kentucky. Physical Plant Division. Custodial Services Department: Donald Maxberry papers, 1985-1990, undated, University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Donald Maxberry, custodian and housekeeping supervisor, worked in the Physical Plant Division (PPD) of the University of Kentucky (UK) between 1985 and 1990. Maxberry was the Team 2 supervisor in the Custodial Services department of PPD. His crew worked in the housekeeping zone that included the Fine Arts Building, the Singletary Center, and the Art Museum. He was also a volunteer with the United Way at UK.
Scope and Content
The Donald Maxberry papers (1985-1990, undated; 0.45 cubic feet; 1 document box) primarily comprise flyers, invitations, blank forms, cleaning instructions, cleaning checklists, employment policies, memoranda, correspondence, notes, meeting minutes and committee information documenting the custodial and supervisory work of University of Kentucky custodian/housekeeper supervisor Donald Maxberry. Maxberry was supervisor at least during the time period of 1985-1990 for the housekeeping zone that included the Fine Arts Building, the Singletary Center, and the Art Museum. Documents include a brown bag lunch entitled "Gender and Marriage in Later Life" (February 17, 1989); a call for volunteer reading tutors for Operation Educate; the invitation to the Physical Plant Division family day picnic on June 17, 1989; Excel Club information packets and catalogs; and a "Maintenance Planning Kit" binder.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment
Use Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Employment policies and memos No. 1, 1985-1990

  • Box 1, folder 1
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Employment policies and memos No. 2, 1985-1990

  • Box 1, folder 2
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Notes and minutes from committees and meetings, 1985-1990

  • Box 1, folder 3
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Cleaning instructions and checklists, 1985-1990

  • Box 1, folder 4
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Employee events and invitations, 1985-1990

  • Box 1, folder 5
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PPD Excel Club, 1985-1990

  • Box 1, folder 6
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Maintenance Planning Kit, 1985-1990

  • Box 1, folder 7
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed

The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.

Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.

Contact SCRC with questions.

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If you find description with problematic language that you think SCRC should review, please contact us at SCRC@uky.edu.