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 Norma DeCamp Burns Architectural Drawings and Papers contain drawings of completed and prospective projects, presentation boards, project files, and other professional materials. Some projects represented include the Chatham County Governmental Complex, the Ziegler House, and the Research Triangle Park (RTP) master plan, among many others. Materials range in date from 1940 to 2005.
Norma DeCamp Burns received a masters in Architecture from the NC State School (now College) of Design in 1976. She became president and partner of Burnstudio with her husband and fellow architect Robert Paschal Burns in 1977. She served on the Raleigh City Council from 1987-1989. In 1998, DeCamp Burns became the first woman to become president of the North Carolina Board of Architecture, a role she served in until 2001. She received many accolades and awards over the years including the Adaptive Reuse Award, the Spectator Architect award, and being chosen as TIME Magazine Loeb fellow at Harvard University. She also was a visiting professor at the NC State College of Design. After retiring, DeCamp Burns founded Bluebird Hill, an organic farm offering tours and classes. Lavender and organic vegetables were grown on the farm.
Norma DeCamp Burns received a masters in Architecture from the NC State School (now College) of Design in 1976. She became president and partner of Burnstudio with her husband and fellow architect Robert Paschal Burns in 1977. She served on the Raleigh City Council from 1987-1989. In 1998, DeCamp Burns became the first woman to become president of the North Carolina Board of Architecture, a role she served in until 2001. She received many accolades and awards over the years including the Adaptive Reuse Award, the Spectator Architect award, and being chosen as TIME Magazine Loeb fellow at Harvard University. She also was a visiting professor at the NC State College of Design. After retiring, DeCamp Burns founded Bluebird Hill, an organic farm offering tours and classes. Lavender and organic vegetables were grown on the farm.
The Norma DeCamp Burns Architectural Drawings and Papers contain drawings of completed and prospective projects, presentation boards, project files, and other professional materials. Some projects represented include the Chatham County Governmental Complex, the Ziegler House, and the Research Triangle Park (RTP) master plan, among many others. Materials range in date from 1940 to 2005.
This collection is arranged in three series: Project Files and Professional Materials, Teaching Materials, and Drawings.
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,” the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy’s "Is It Protected by Copyright?," 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.
[Identification of item], Norma DeCamp Burns Architectural Drawings and Papers, MC 00732, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Norma DeCamp Burns, 2022 July (2023.0062).
Processed by: Cathy Dorin-Black and Katelyn Cuomo, 2023 August; Finding aid written by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2023 August; accession added by Katie Bushman, 2024 July; Additional processing by Ella Mayfield and Hailey Mandel, 2025 October; finding aid updated by Ella Mayfield, 2025 October.
The collection is organized into three principal series:
421 Clarence Phillips Road Bennett, North Carolina
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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.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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the site plan for the Original Chatham County Courthouse renovation and the addition of a new County Administration Complex, housing a new Courtroom, the Chatham County Administration Building, and Town of Pittsboro Administration building for Pittsboro Town and County Offices.
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Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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152 Pinecrest
Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
133 Fayetteville Street Mall
4504 Boxwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
226 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Digital image only; physical item not retained.
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133 Fayetteville Mall
3060 Granville Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
3060 Granville Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
3060 Granville Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
3060 Granville Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Bolin Creek Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
2713 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
2713 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
1504 Delmont Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
318 East Davie Street
3025 Fineberg CT, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27875
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3308 Landor Road
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327 W. Main
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], Norma DeCamp Burns Architectural Drawings and Papers, MC 00732, 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,” the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy’s "Is It Protected by Copyright?," 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.