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A Guide to the Papers of Professor K. Edward Lay ca. 1967-1993, and 1997-1999 Lay, Professor K. Edward, Papers of12817

A Guide to the Papers of Professor K. Edward Lay ca. 1967-1993, and 1997-1999

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The University of Virginia Library
Accession Number 12817


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
12817
Title
Papers of Professor K. Edward Lay ca. 1967-1993, and 1997-1999
URL:
http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=uva-hs/viu03195.xml
Physical Characteristics
This collection consists of ca. 4,300 items (7 Hollinger boxes, 3 linear feet). 1 arbitrary_unit
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of Professor K. Edward Lay, Accession #12817, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

These papers were given to the University of Virginia Library by K. Edward Lay, School of Architecture, Campbell Hall, University of Virginia, and transferred through Jack Robertson, Fiske-Kimball Fine Arts Library, on July 2, 1999.

Scope and Content Information

The papers of K. Edward Lay, Cary D. Langhorne Professor of Architecture, University of Virginia, ca. 1967-1993, and 1997-1999, ca. 4,300 items (7 Hollinger boxes) consist chiefly of slides and negatives of graduate and undergraduate student projects for the architectural design and architectural community involvement courses taught by Professor Lay. Included in the collection, are spiral bound notebooks containing photographs, drawings and news clippings for various student projects.

Also present are typescripts concerning the School of Architecture Administration & History, both compiled by K. Edward Lay, and a copy of a letter from Edwin A. Alderman to W.H. Pearson, August 1, 1908.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two major groups of papers, the numbered spiral bound notebooks containing material concerning various University of Virginia architecture student projects (Boxes 1-3) and slides of University of Virginia architecture student projects (Boxes 3-7).

Contents List

Spiral Bound Notebooks
  • Box 1
    1) Architectural Community Involvement (ARCI) 1971

    includes: Hope House, the Downtown Mall, Simpson House, Community Action Organization (CAO), Volunteer Community Service Office, Charlottesville Community Service Center, Cavalier Daily Special Issue, Camp Faith Posters

  • Box 1
    2) Third Year Architectural Design 1967-1968

    includes: projects for Art Center Ecology; Fan Mountain Astronomical Complex; Tension Structures; and the Community Action Organization Hope House

  • Box 1
    3) Third Year Architectural Design 1968-1969

    includes: projects for Camp Faith, Charlottesville-Albemarle County Area; an Observation Tower; and the Richmond/James River area

  • Box 1
    4) Third Year Architectural Design 1969-1970

    includes: projects for Loft Mountain Visitors Center in Shenandoah National Park; Hotel, Restaurant, Shops at Grace Street Block, Richmond; and Medical Offices, Club, & Shops, Richmond

  • Box 2
    5) Third Year Architectural Design 1970-1971

    includes: projects for Housing Site Plan; Belle Isle, Richmond; Research in Environment Systems; Elementary School; and Center for Research and Innovation in Buildings (CRIB) Research

  • Box 2
    6) Architectural Design Graduate Level 1971-1972

    includes: projects for Richmond Waterfront Development High Rise; Georgetown Waterfront; and Third Year Architectural Design projects, including Bakery; Greenhouse; and Communal Living

  • Box 2
    7) Architectural Design Classes in Architectural Community Involvement (ARCI) 1971-1972

    includes: projects for Camp Holiday Trails, Inc.; Renovation of Hope House Exterior; and Experimental Mall Day

  • Box 2
    8) Architectural Design Classes 1972-1973

    includes: projects for the National Park Information Center; University of Virginia Faculty Residence; Crafts Center; Urban Waterfront Design; Peyton Hall; Monticello Visitors Center Competition; Texaco Service Station Competition; Norfolk Waterfront Development Competition; and Studies in Vernacular Architecture

  • Box 3
    9) Architectural Design Classes 1973-1975

    includes: projects for the Bicentennial Visitors Center; Prototype Building System; Transportation Redevelopment; National Design Competition in Corrections Architecture; Corrections Architecture; a Pub; Brown Street Housing; Courts Complex; Marina; Torpedo Plant; Macchu Picchu Competition (A Hotel and Study Facility at an Archaeological Site)

  • Box 3
    10) Measured Drawings Studies in Vernacular Architecture, including news clippings concerning the class 1973-1975
  • Box 3
    Typescripts concerning the School of Architecture Administration & History 1997-1999

    both compiled by K. Edward Lay, and a copy of a letter from Edwin A. Alderman to W.H. Pearson, August 1, 1908

  • Box 3
    Studio Project Negatives Notebook - Projects listed in front of notebook 1980-1993
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Slides of University of Virginia Student Projects
  • Box 3
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 23, 31, & 32) 1967-1971

    includes an ecology project; color project; Richmond hotel, theater, housing and shops; Shenandoah Park Visitor's Center; Belle Isle; an Elementary School, and Hope House (ACRI)

  • Box 4
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 32) 1972 Spring

    includes: a Bakery; Communal Living; and a Greenhouse

  • Box 4
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects 1972 Spring

    includes: Architecture Community Involvement Health Camp and Georgetown Thesis

  • Box 4
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 31 & 101) 1972 Fall

    includes: Information Center; Crafts Center; a House; and Georgetown Townhouses, Old Market, Landscaping, and Restaurant

  • Box 4
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 41 & 42) 1973

    includes: Monticello Center; Norfolk Project; Service Station; Charlottesville Transportation Center; Bicentennial Center; and Prototype Restaurant & Bank

  • Box 4
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301 & 802) 1974

    includes: Pub; Brown Street Housing; National Competition Citations & Prizes; and Ice Rink

  • Box 4
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 402) 1975

    includes: Alexandria Torpedo Plant, Marina, Athletic Club, and Court Offices; and Macchu Picchu Competition

  • Box 5
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301,503, & 701) 1975-1976

    includes: Crafts Center; Hotel on Shockoe Slip, Richmond; Theaters; Analysis; and Birdwood Residential College

  • Box 5
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 402) 1977

    includes: Fredericksburg Urban Design, City Hall, Waterfront, Athletic Center, Arts & Crafts Center, Inn, and Entertainment Center

  • Box 5
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 302) 1979

    includes: Railroad Depot; West Main Street Urban Study; and Y.M.C.A. Fredericksburg

  • Box 5
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 302) 1980

    includes: a High School and Mt. Vernon Visitor's Center

  • Box 5
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301) 1981 Fall

    includes: A Luxury Hotel and the Richmond Visitor's Center

  • Box 5
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 302) 1981 Spring

    includes: A Visual Arts Center and Restaurant

  • Box 5
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 302 & 401) 1982-1983

    includes: A Restaurant; and a Washington, D.C. Orientation Center, Hotel, and an Embassy

  • Box 6
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 401) 1983

    includes: A Facade Study and Charlottesville Transportation Center; and the AIA Virginia Society Prize Competition

  • Box 6
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301 & 402) 1984

    includes: Athletic Center; Architecture Association; Alexandria Waterfront; and Phoenix Charrette

  • Box 6
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301 & 401) 1985-1986

    includes: Botanical Garden; Visitor's Center; Library; and Visitor's Center; Columbus, Indiana

  • Box 6
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301 & 402) 1987

    includes: University of Virginia Architecture School; Color Facade; Presidential Museum; and Night Club

  • Box 6
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 402) 1988

    includes: Embassies in Washington, D.C.

  • Box 7
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301, 402) 1989

    includes: A Presidential Library, Princeton University; Library; and Night Club

  • Box 7
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301) 1990

    includes: Housing and Three Generation Housing

  • Box 7
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 302) 1991 Spring

    includes: Museum V.C. and Fire Station

  • Box 7
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301) 1991 Fall

    includes: Housing and A Grand House

  • Box 7
    Slides of UVA Architecture Student Projects (Arch. 301) 1992 Fall

    includes: Jackson Park Housing and "S-Ville" House

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