A Guide to the Papers of Robert L. Auldridge 1932-1936 Auldridge, Robert L. 11246

A Guide to the Papers of Robert L. Auldridge 1932-1936

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The Special Collections Department
Accession number 11246

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Collection number

11246

Title

Papers of Robert L. Auldridge 1932-1936

Physical Characteristics

Forty-six drawings, sketches and watercolors.

Language

English

Abstract

Auldridge's papers consist chiefly of his student drawings and sketches. There are also watercolors of the Josiah Beers family tree, and of several proposed buildings.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Robert L. Auldridge Papers, 1932-1936, Accession #11246, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

The Auldridge papers are a gift from Richard Hefner, West Virginia, 1996.

Scope and Content Information

Virginia architect Robert L. Auldridge's papers consist chiefly of his student drawings and sketches. The majority are charcoal studies of architectural details and perspectives, still lifes and the human figure.

There are also watercolors of a family tree of the descendants of Josiah Beers and several proposed buildings including a Union Pacific railroad terminal, a summer art colony, a trade school and a dancing casino. The only identified building is of a school at Riverton, Warren County, Va.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically and alphabetically by medium.

Contents List

Charcoal Drawings

Folder 1

Folder 1
Geometric Shapes 1933 Apr 6, 15, 27, n.d.

5 drawings
Folder 1
Chair 1933 May 4
Folder 1
"Stills" 1933 May 11
Folder 1
Jugs 1933 May 18
Folder 1
Flower & Petal Studies 1933 Nov 16, Dec 7, n.d.

4 drawings
Folder 1
Lip & Eye Study 1934 Jan 16
Folder 1
Fist 1934 Jan 26
Folder 1
Foot 1934 Feb 13
Folder 1
Male Head 1934 Feb 20, Mar 8, n.d.

3 drawings
Folder 1
Unidentified Shape 1934 Mar 13
Folder 1
Classical Female Head Study "Goddess" 1934 Mar 13
Folder 1
Classical Male Head Study 1934 Apr 12
Folder 1
"Greek Statue" 1934 May 22
Folder 1
Door Knocker 1934 May 24
Folder 1
Directional shading n.d.
Folder 1
Architectural Forms n.d.

2 drawings

Pen & Ink and Watercolor Drawings

Folder 2

Folder 2
Various Practice Figures & Perspectives - Pen & Ink 1932 Sep 28; 1933 Apr 25, May 16

3 drawings
Folder 2
Monument Perspectives - Pen & Ink 1933 Apr 11, 18, May 16

3 drawings
Folder 2
Room Perspective - Pen & Ink 1933 May 2
Folder 2
Geometric Shapes - Watercolor n.d.
Folder 2
House Watercolors n.d.

2 drawings

Miscellaneous Media

Folder 3

Folder 3
Window Design - Watercolor 1932 Nov 27
Folder 3
"Dancing Casino" - watercolor 1934 May
Folder 3
Architectural Drawing of School Building, Riverton, Warren County, Virginia 1936 Jun

Sheet No. 2

Designed by Eubank & Caldwell, but redrawn by R.L. Auldridge
Folder 3
"A Church for summer Colony" - watercolor n.d.
Folder 3
Columns - pen & ink drawing n.d.
Folder 3
"Exhibition" - watercolor n.d.
Folder 3
"Family Tree" (the descendants of Josiah Beers, 1693) - pen & ink watercolor n.d.
Folder 3
"Railroad Building" - watercolor n.d.
Folder 3
"Summer Art Colony Plan" - watercolor n.d.
Folder 3
"A Trade School" - watercolor n.d.