Scope and Content: The Special Commission Concerning State and County Buildings (commonly known as the Ward Commission) was established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1978. Chaired by John William Ward, it investigated corrupt practices concerning contracts relating to construction of state and county buildings. Investigative files were gathered to administer and document the commission’s activities.  Topics include the state’s contract with McKee-Berger-Mansueto, Inc. for buildings at the Boston campus of the University of Massachusetts; also contracts relating to buildings at Holyoke Community College and Bridgewater State College. Files also relate to other public building projects around the state, and include procurement, financial, and personnel records.
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