Guide to the H. Roy Kelley Papers,
1913-1965

Collection Number: 3864

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
N. Dean
Date completed:
May 1996
EAD encoding:
Martin Heggestad, June 2003
Date modified:
RMC Staff, August 2011

© 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
H. Roy Kelley papers, 1913-1965.
Collection Number:
3864
Creator:
H. Roy (Harold Roy) Kelley, b. 1892.
Quantity:
13 v., 1 folder.
Forms of Material:
Scrapbooks and drawings.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Thirteen scrapbooks of designs, articles, and photographs of residences designed by Kelley. Also, postcard-size architectural drawings done as a student at Cornell under Professor Phelps.
Language:
Collection material in English


BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

H. Roy Kelley, an architect, attended Cornell University 1913-1915.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Thirteen scrapbooks of designs, articles, and photographs of residences designed by Kelley. Also, postcard-size architectural drawings done as a student at Cornell under Professor Phelps.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Kelley, H. Roy (Harold Roy), b. 1892.
Cornell University--Students.
Cornell University. College of Architecture.

Subjects:
Architecture.
Architecture--Study and teaching.
Architects.

Form and Genre Terms:
Architectural drawings (visual works).


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
H. Roy Kelley papers, #3864. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

NOTES

Related Collection: H.R. Kelley Architectural Drawings, University of California, Santa Barbara.

CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1913-1930
Scrapbook - section one
Volume 1
1915-1917, 1920-1923
Design studies and drawings: N.Y.; Indianapolis; L.A.
Volume 2
1925-1955
Miscellaneous preliminary sketches and completed structures (not in chronological order)
Photographs, copies of photographs, and photocopies of awards for buildings
William Simpson Construction Corp., no location
Volume 3
Zeiler, Hammack and Maner Laboratories, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Residence of Dr. W.C.S. Koebig, designed by H.R. Kelley and Gordon B. Kaufmann, no location
Volume 3
Magyar Athletic Club, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Twenty-Fifth Church of Christ Scientist, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Building for Rand Corporation, no location [Los Angeles, w.d.]
Volume 3
General perspective for new Westchester School, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Proposed group of shops for Embassy Realty Associates, no location
Volume 3
Preliminary scheme of new building for John Tracy Clinic
Volume 3
Proposed facility for Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Proposed scheme for Ticket Office, Western Air Lines, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Perspective of front of Blums, Pasadena
Volume 3
Manufacturing plant for Independent Paper Box Co., no location
Volume 3
First Church of Christ Scientist, Fillmore, California
Volume 3
Office and Fabricating Plant, Hickman and Ritter, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Sketch for Arthur R. Maas Laboratories, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Residence of Cyril Chappellet, Los Angeles (Bel Air)
Volume 3
Residence of James Irvine, Pasadena/Altadina
Volume 3
Residence of Gail and Marie Houston, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Residence of Frederic Beck, Los Angeles
Volume 3
Residence of Edwin Heizmar, Palos Verdes Estates
Volume 3
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Pringle, no location
Volume 3
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Moir, Beverly Hills
Volume 3
Residence at 1135 San Marino Avenue, San Marino
Volume 3
Residence of 940 Chester Avenue, San Marino
Volume 3
Residence of 217 S. San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena (Pulliam) (R.W. Phillips?)
Volume 3
Residence of Major Harry Lloyd Toplett, Brentwood Highlands
Volume 3
F.W. Phillips, Westwood
Volume 3
Residence of Dr. G.B. Baird, San Marino
Volume 3
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Lincoln, San Marino
Volume 3
Residence of Dr. and Mrs. Alva C. Surber, Rancho Santa Anita
Volume 3
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Trueblood, Brentwood Park
Volume 3
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Bushnell, Hollywood
Volume 3
Residence of S.C. Guyer
Volume 3
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Moffat
Volume 3
1926-1931
H. Roy Kelley, F.A.I.A.
Volume 4
1930
H. Roy Kelley, architect, Los Angeles
Volume 5
1930-1965
Scrapbook - section two
Volume 6
Apr. 1930
Women's World
Volume 7
1931
H. Roy Kelley, architect, Los Angeles
Volume 8
Sept. 1931
The Architect and Engineer
Volume 9
1931-1939
H. Roy Kelley, F.A.I.A.
Volume 10
H. Roy Kelley, architect, Los Angeles
Volume 11
H. Roy Kelley, architect, Los Angeles
Volume 12
Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Alschuler, home
Volume 13
H. Roy Kelley's student sketches done under Prof. Phelps
Volume 14