Louis H. Asbury papers

Collection

Identifier: MS0145

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Nearly one-half of these papers are architectural drawings. Most of the sets of drawings are complete, including floor plans, sectionals, elevations, and foundations. Some renderings are included, and are listed in the appendix of this inventory. Office files consist of specifications, correspondence, and other material relating to Asbury's projects. Most of the rest of the group consists of Asbury's architectural reference material, record books, a few personal writings and letters, pictures, and printed items concerning Asbury and his designs.

Dates

Creation: 1906 - 1975
Creation: 1908 - 1956

Creator

Asbury, Louis H. (Louis Humbert) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Extent

6 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Architectural drawings, office files, record books, and other material documenting the career of an early Charlotte architect. Includes drawings and specifications for residences, institutions, churches, and business offices in Charlotte and elsewhere in North Carolina.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into the following series and subseries:

I. Personal, 1906-1975 i. Photographs - Prints II. Projects, 1908-1986 III. Administrative, 1908-1972 i. Promotional Brochure IV. Reference V. Postcards

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transfer from Southern Historical Collection, UNC at Chapel Hill, 1997.

Related Materials

M. E. Boyer Papers (UNCC Manuscript 94). Charlotte Law Building Minute Book (UNCC Manuscript 239). Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Reports (UNCC Manuscript 77). Mary Kratt Papers (UNCC Manuscript 113).