%xmlchars; ]> mc00138 Preliminary Inventory to the Wheless Family Papers, 1950 - 2007 Processed by: Todd Kosmerick;machine-readable finding aid created by: Todd Kosmerick North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center 2007 Machine-readable finding aid derived from xml authoring program Finding aid written in English. Preliminary Inventory to the Wheless Family Papers, 1950 - 2007 MC 00138 North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center Contact Information: &ncsuaddr; Processed by Todd Kosmerick, 2007 Encoded by Todd Kosmerick, 2007 Descriptive Summary North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Wheless Family Wheless Family Papers, 1950 - 2007 MC 00138 1.51 box1 oversize flat box This collection contains documents on the residence at 106 John Street, Louisburg, North Carolina, designed by G. Milton Small and originally owned by the Wheless family. It includes construction and architectural agreements, photographs, invoices (for furnishings, landscaping, contractors), drawings (site plans, floor plans, elevations, construction details, property and subdivision surveys). In 1954, Thomas and Lois Wheless contracted with architect G. Milton Small to design a residence for them in Louisburg, North Carolina. The house is considered an excellent example of mid-twentieth century modern architecture within the state. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff. English Information for Users Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.

Acquisitions Information

Acquired from architectural historian Laura A. W. Phillips, May 2007.

Provenance

In 2006, Laura A. W. Phillips obtained the materials from the Wheless family to use for background information while writing a nomination for the Wheless residence for the National Register of Historic Places. She suggested to Kay Wheless Woodward, daughter of Thomas and Lois Wheless, that the materials be donated to North Carolina State University. Woodward agreed.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Wheless Family Papers, MC 00138, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Processed by Todd Kosmerick, 2007

Encoded by Todd Kosmerick, 2007

Historical Note

In 1954, Thomas and Lois Wheless contracted with architect G. Milton Small to design a residence for them in Louisburg, North Carolina. Thomas was a physician, and Lois was a longtime city councilwoman.

G. Milton Small was a major proponent of modernism in North Carolina at the time. The architect had studied with famed modernist leader Mies Van der Rohe in Chicago before moving to Raleigh. The Wheless Residence that he designed is considered an excellent example of mid-twentieth century modern architecture within the state.

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains documents on the residence at 106 John Street, Louisburg, North Carolina, designed by G. Milton Small and originally owned by the Wheless family. It includes construction and architectural agreements, photographs, invoices (for furnishings, landscaping, contractors), drawings (site plans, floor plans, elevations, construction details, property and subdivision surveys).

Organization of the Collection

This collection has not been fully processed. It has been inventoried, but it is still arranged in the manner received.

Online Catalog Terms

The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Personal Names Small, G. Milton (George Milton), 1916 - 1989 Subject Terms Architectural drawing--20th century--North Carolina. Architecture--North Carolina. Architecture--North Carolina--Franklin County Architecture, Modern--20th century--North Carolina. Buildings--Specifications--North Carolina. Related Material Milton Small Papers, MC 00006 Detailed Description of the Collection 1Miscellaneous Wheless House Materials, 1954 - 2007?

Includes black-and-white and color photographs (snapshots)

1Personal - Residence, 1954, 1954 - 1955 1Residence for Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheless, Louisburg, N.C., Mideastern Construction Company, Job #L-167, Raleigh, N.C., no date 1Landscape Plan for 106 John Street, Louisburg, N.C., 1968 - 1978

This envelope contains bills and invoices rather than plans.

1Bills from Contractor for Home, 106 John St., Louisburg, 1954 - 1957

Includes some plans and correspondence, as well as bills and invoices.

1Plot Plan , no date

Mounted on board and ripped.

1Map of Lot Surveyed, Dr. Thomas Wheless, 1954 1Subdivision of the Williamson Property, Louisburg, NC, 1950 1Survey and National Register nomination photos of Wheless House., 2006Accession no. 2007-02211 CD (132 JPGs)

Photos by Laura A. W. Phillips

2Blue Prints for Wheless Residence, 106 John St., Louisburg, N.C., 1954 June 4

Plans for resident for Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheless. Includes floor plans, elevations, and detail plans, all by G. Milton Small.

2Site Plan or Landscape Plan for Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheless, Louisburg, N.C., Edwin G. Thurlow, Landscape Architect, Raleigh, N.C., no date 2Landscape Development Plan, Thomas Wheless, Louisburg, North Carolina, no date 2Planting Plan, Thomas Wheless Property, Louisburg, North Carolina, Edwin G. Thurlow, Landscape Architect, no date

Include unidentified plan rolled up with it.

2Partial Elevation Blue Prints by G. Milton Small, 1955 March 25