Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Charles S. Worley, Jr., Collection
Worley, Charles S., Jr.
Ms.1996.017
1.1 Cubic Feet
4 oversize folders; 7 boxes
1950-1982, undated
The Charles S. Worley, Jr., Collection consist of architectural drawings of designs by Worley, done from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s, with several designs undated. The collection also includes a small group of photographs and negatives of Worley and his own residence in Blacksburg, as well as an extensive collection of slides documenting Worley's student and professional work, work of his students, his travels, nature, and images that were likely used as part of lectures.
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Charles S. Worley, Jr., Collection, Ms1996-017, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Charles S. Worley, Jr., Papers, were donated to Special Collections in September 1996.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles S. Worley, Jr., Papers commenced and was completed in October and December 1996. An addition to the collection was processed in June 1997. In 2018, a set of slides were located in storage and in June 2019, the collection was reprocessed to include slides and additional architectural drawings found during a collection move around 2010.
Biographical Note
Charles Samuel Worley, Jr., was a Professor of Architecture at Virginia Tech from 1947 to 1982 and a Professor Emeritus from 1982 until his death in 1995. He received his B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 1936 and his M.S. in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1941.
Scope and Contents
The Charles S. Worley, Jr., Collection consist of architectural drawings of designs by Worley, done from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s, with several designs undated. The collection also includes a small group of photographs and negatives of Worley and his own residence in Blacksburg, as well as an extensive collection of slides documenting Worley's student and professional work, work of his students, his travels, nature, and images that were likely used as part of lectures.
Scope and Contents: Slide Inventory
A spreadsheet inventory of the slide topics, based on Worley's original organization, is available online.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Related Archival Materials
- Herschel Gustave Anderson Elarth Papers, 1885-1988 (Ms1984-182). Finding aid available online.
- Herschel Elarth-Charles Worley Architectural Firm Drawings (Ms2019-036).
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Charles S. Worley, Jr., Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Blacksburg (Va.)
Faculty and staff
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Montgomery County (Va.)
University History
Photographs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)
Architectural Drawings19541Offices and clinics for Dr. Richard A. Clay and Dr. C.W. McClure, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Winkler, Ried, & Boaz, architects (11 original drawings)1954Curtis Studios and Rainbow Travel Services, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Designed by Joseph N. Boaz (9 original drawings)1954Camp Meeting Grounds for Virginia Camp Meeting Association of the Church of God; Designed by Worley (8 original drawings)1954Architectural Drawings1957-19592Montgomery County Health Center, Christiansburg, Virginia; Designed by H.A. Elarth and Worley (14 original drawings)1957Blacksburg Redevelopment, Blacksburg, Virginia; Designed by Worley (10 original drawings)1958Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Marcus L. Oliver, Blacksburg, Virginia; Designed by Shiver and Holland (8 original drawings)1959VPI Claytor Lake Camp and Topography Map, for YMCA. Pulaski, Virginia; Designed by Wells and Meagher, and Worley (2 original drawings)1959Architectural Drawings1960-19623Study Space, for Christian Church of Blacksburg, Blacksburg, Virginia; Designed by H.A. Elarth and Worley (3 original drawings)1960Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Roane, Blacksburg, Virginia; Designed by H.A. Elarth and Worley (14 original drawings)1961Former Church Building adjoining Montgomery County Courthouse., Christiansburg, Virginia; Designed by H.A. Elarth and Worley (5 original drawings)1962Architectural Drawingsundated4Tremont Street Subway proposal extension, for Boston City Hall, Boston, Massachusetts (11 original drawings)undatedAddition to the Residence of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fisher, Blacksburg, Virginia; Designed by Worley (5 original drawings and 5 copies)undatedTopography Map of Government Reserve Site, Reston, Virginia (1 original drawing)undatedApartment building for Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hancuff, Blacksburg, Virginia; Designed by Worley (7 original drawings and 7 photocopies)undatedAddition to Store and Apartment Building, for Mr. R.F. Plank, Blacksburg, Virginia; Designed by C.H. Cowgill (2 original drawings)undatedUnidentified architectural drawingsSlides1950s-1982, undated1234567Negatives (images of Worley and the house he designed for himself in Blacksburg)undated7