Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1972-1974 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
0.19 m of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
These files contain the instruments, schedules and coding manuals for the first wave of user interviews of Ashworth Square Co-operative housing residents as well as the follow-up surveys with residents and interviews with prior residents. The files contain raw data collected as well as write-ups and notes on Professors Breslauer’s and Andrews’ findings. The first interviews were conducted in May 1973 and the follow-up surveys and interviews with prior residents were conducted.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
General files precede files pertaining to the 1st interviews including the coding manual, follow-up interviews, including the coding manual, and interviews with prior residents.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Records relating to the study: “Co-operative housing: A case study of decision-making in design and user satisfaction” are restricted for 100 years.