Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
The G. Milton Small Papers contain architectural drawings and photographs of projects and structures designed by architect G. Milton Small between 1950 and 1981. The collection primarily consists of architectural drawings of Small's designs, many of which were constructed on the North Carolina State University campus and elsewhere in the Raleigh, North Carolina, region. The collection also contains photographs taken by architectural photographers Joseph Molitor and Holland Wright, as well as Small's writings on computerized parking systems. Two additional series were added in 2015, which include project files and specifications for some projects as well as catalogs and related materials from architectural firms. A project index to the collection is available online.
G. Milton Small Jr. (1916-1992) was a student of Mies van der Rohe and worked as a modernist architect in the southeastern United States in the later half of the 20th century. Small was born in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, and a masters from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, where he studied under Mies van der Rohe. In Chicago he worked for the firms Perkins and Will, and Hudgins Thompson and Ball. Small relocated to North Carolina in 1948 to head the architectural office of William Henley Deitrick, at that time Raleigh's largest architectural firm and the most committed to modernist design. Small was recommended for the position by a former professor at the University of Oklahoma, Henry Kamphoefner, who was himself relocating to Raleigh to take over the deanship of North Carolina State University's new School of Design. Small headed Deitrick's office for two years, during which time he produced several important modernist designs, principally, a new clubhouse for the Carolina Country Club, which was the subject of a Life magazine article, "New Country Club" (31 July 1950. p. 70). Small started his own practice, G. Milton Small Architects, in 1949. His first design was a residence which was constructed in 1950 for Raleigh businessman Robert I. Rothstein.
G. Milton Small Jr. (1916-1992) was a student of Mies van der Rohe and worked as a modernist architect in the southeastern United States in the later half of the 20th century. Small was born in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, and a masters from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, where he studied under Mies van der Rohe. In Chicago he worked for the firms Perkins and Will, and Hudgins Thompson and Ball. Small relocated to North Carolina in 1948 to head the architectural office of William Henley Deitrick, at that time Raleigh's largest architectural firm and the most committed to modernist design. Small was recommended for the position by a former professor at the University of Oklahoma, Henry Kamphoefner, who was himself relocating to Raleigh to take over the deanship of North Carolina State University's new School of Design. Small headed Deitrick's office for two years, during which time he produced several important modernist designs, principally, a new clubhouse for the Carolina Country Club, which was the subject of the Life magazine article, "New Country Club" (31 July 1950. p. 70). Small started his own practice, G. Milton Small Architects, in 1949. His first design was a residence which was constructed in 1950 for Raleigh businessman Robert I. Rothstein.
Small was married to June Volck (1916- ) of Ocean City, New Jersey. The couple had two children: a son, George Milton Small III, and a daughter, June Marie Small.
The George Milton Small papers primarily consists of architectural drawings of Small's designs, many of which were constructed in Raleigh, North Carolina, between 1950 and 1980. The collection also contains photographs taken by architectural photographers Joseph Molitor and Holland Wright as well as Small's writings on computerized parking systems. Two additional series were added in 2015, which include project files and specifications for some projects as well as catalogs and related materials from architectural firms. A project index to the collection is available online.
The collection is organized into eight series:
Series 01. Photographs Series 02. Drawings Series 03. Writings Series 04. Project Files and Specifications Series 05. Catalogs, Reports, and Publications from Architectural Firms or Other Groups Series 06. Audiovisual Materials Series 07. Personal Correspondence and Papers Series 08. Small Kane Architects Files
A project index to the collection is available online.
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The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.
[Identification of item], G. Milton Small Papers, MC 00006, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Small Kane Architects PA, G. Milton Small III, President, in 2006 (Acc. No. 2006-0007 and 2006-0218). Gift of G. Milton Small, III, 2015 (Accession numbers 2015.0125 and 2015.0147). Gift of Milton Small family, 2022 (Accession 2022.0096)
Processed by: Dani Nation, 2007 June; machine-readable finding aid created by: Dani Nation, 2007 June; updated by Linda Sellars, 2010 June; updated by Todd Kosmerick, 2012 April; updated by Gwynn Thayer, 2015 August; updated by Taylor Wolford, 2020 February-March; digital materials processed by Shelly Black, 2021 September; addition processed and finding aid updated by Shima Hosseininasab, 2022 August.
The collection is organized into eight principal series:
The photographs series contains mounted prints of photographs taken by architectural photographers Joseph Molitor and Holland Wright of commercial and residential buildings designed by George Milton Small. Many of the images are of the Home Life Security Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. Other structures of note include various buildings on the North Carolina State University campus, the Gregory Poole Equipment Company, and the Southeastern Radio Supply Building.
3 oversized flat boxes
Joseph W. Molitor; Holland-Wright; Charles Wm. Holland
Charles Wm. Holland; Charles H. Cooper
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Joann Sieburg Baker; David Hall Associates Inc.
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor; Gordon H. Schenck Jr.
Joseph W. Molitor; Libbey-Owens-Ford Company
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joann Sieburg Baker
Joseph W. Molitor
Lisanti-Alderman Studios
Joseph W. Molitor; L.A. Lentz III Commercial Photography
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Chiefly contains black and white photographs of buildings designed by G. Milton Small and Associates in the 1960s. A statement of company philosophy and list of professional services are found on the inside front cover.
Joseph W. Molitor; Ed Funkhouser
Joseph W. Molitor
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The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joann Sieburg Baker
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Charles Kraft
Charles Kraft Lewis P. Watson
Lewis P. Watson
Joseph W. Molitor
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The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor; Waller Studio
Joann Sieburg Baker; Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
Joann Sieburg Baker
Joann Sieburg Baker
Joseph W. Molitor
Holland-Wright; C.T. Wright
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The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
Joseph W. Molitor
Joseph W. Molitor
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The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
Joseph W. Molitor; G. Milton Small and Associates
Joseph W. Molitor; A and A Photographers
A and A Photographers
Joseph W. Molitor
Colorfax Laboratories
Joseph W. Molitor
Small and Boaz Architects
Joseph W. Molitor
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The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
Small and Boaz Architects; Colorfax Laboratories
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The Special Collections Research Center, NC State University Libraries, has digital copies of some or all of these materials.
Raleigh Engraving Company; Holland-Wright; Betsy Twiggs
Joseph W. Molitor; Gordon H. Schenck Jr.
Smith Studio and Camera Shop
: Joseph W. Molitor; Alderman Studios, High Point, NC
Small and Boaz Architects
Joseph W. Molitor
Holland-Wright
The drawings series contains architectural drawings, drafts, and renderings of various buildings designed by George Milton Small and his firm, G. Milton Small and Associates. Included in the series are buildings on North Carolina State University campus, Duke University campus and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. In addition there are several commercial office structures, Raleigh city government buildings, and many residences.
61 flat files
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Access to physical material and digital files not available online may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room after staff review.
Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
This series consists of two volumes written by George Milton Small on the subject of computerized parking garage systems.
1 archival half box
Independence Boulevard
Addendum Number 3
Fayetteville Street
Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
Fayetteville Street
2007 I; Vol. I Architectural-Structural Sections
2007 II-2007 III; Vol. II Mechanical-Electrical Sections, Vol. III Bid Forms
2006 I; Vol. I Architectural-Structural Sections
2006 II- 2006 III; Vol. II Mechanical-Electrical Selections, Vol III Bid Forms
Various files for Project 31084-2006: Site Plan Sub-Surface Investigation Drawing No. 32-1; Specifications Sub-Surface Soil Exploration; Standard Heating Specification; Standard Airconditioning Specification; Standard Lighting Fixture Specification; Standard Plumbing Specification
Includes specifications on the centrifugal electric chiller and the turf sprinlker system, in addition to a project drawing of the site
Sussex Rd
Two books: one on the interim facility and one on the final facility
Specifications: AE Finley Fieldhouse G. Milton Small (undated); LE Wooten and Comapny Consulting Engineers Addendum Number 1 to Plans and Specifications (1966)
"Duplicate Box 3" was noted in the title
Arlington Heights
310 Lake Boone Trail
105 Brooks Ave.
Additions and alterations
Materials in this series may be related to materials in other series in this collection.
Files are arranged as received.
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We perform virus scans upon ingest and upon request for access. However, not all virus software profiles will catch all threats, especially newer, not yet recognized ones. The researcher assumes all risk when opening files.
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File count of digital media may exclude system files; hidden, deleted, or excluded files; and duplicate files.
Included are 90 TIFF and 14 JBF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
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Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 13 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 9 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 11 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 12 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 13 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 11 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 10 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 13 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 10 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 15 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 10 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 10 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 13 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 11 TIFF and 6 JPEG files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 12 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 14 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 14 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 14 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 13 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 20 TIFF files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
Included are 58 TIFF and 7 PaintShop Pro Browser Cache files.
Digitized images of physical materials created before SCRC acquisition.
Access to digital copies will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Files retrieved from CD-R.
This series includes born-digital materials created by Small Kane Architects. Milton Small's son, G. Milton Small, Jr., FAIA founded Small Kane Architects in 1949. Since the late 1980s, the firm was overseen by the second generation principals, G. Milton Small, III, AIA, and Kerry Alan Kane, AIA. The firm closed in 2018.
The materials in this series have not received full archival processing yet and are organized as received.
CD-R
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
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[Identification of item], G. Milton Small Papers, MC 00006, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.