Archie Royal Davis papers, 1926-1980.

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Archie Royal Davis papers, 1926-1980.

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The Archie Royal Davis Papers chiefly comprise architectural drawings and office records representing about 550 projects of Durham, North Carolina, architect and engineer, Archie Royal Davis (1907-1980). Most projects were in North Carolina and many involved schools, churches, and public buildings. Also included are correspondence and other material from professional and civic organizations in which Davis was active, particularly the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its North Carolina Chapter, the North Carolina Board of Architecture, and the Planning and Zoning Commission of Durham.

107 linear ft. (58 boxes + 143 tubeboxes)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7148780

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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American Institute of Architects. North Carolina Chapter

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Organized in 1913; also known as NCAIA. From the description of Records, ca. 1877-1971 (bulk 1909-1971). (North Carolina Division of Archives & Hist). WorldCat record id: 70955970 ...

Davis, Archie Royal, 1907-1980.

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Archie Royal Davis (1907-1980) was born in Morehead City, North Carolina, and attended Morehead City Schools until 1926. He earned an architecture degree in 1930 from North Carolina State College and an engineering degree from the University of North Carolina in 1934. In 1936, Davis married Frances Carlton. The couple had two daughters, Frances and Charlotte. Three years later, Davis established his own architectural firm in Durham, North Carolina. His projects and designs included private resid...

Durham (N.C.). Planning and Zoning Commission.

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American Institute of Architects

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The Western Association of Architects (WAA) was founded in Chicago in 1884 as a rival organization of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Members consisted of architects from the Midwest and the South with chapters forming in many states. The WAA was the first architectural organization to petition for licensure of architects. Many architects were members of both WAA and AIA and a decision was made in 1889 for WAA to merge with AIA. From the guide to the Papers of the Western...

North Carolina Board of Architecture

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