Roy W. Leibsle Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0139
Scope and Contents
This collection includes architectural specification books belonging to Roy W. Leibsle, A.I.A, for the Houston Municipal Airport (1949, 1950), Woodland Park Recreational Building (1948), Hartman Park Recreational Building (1953), Roberts Elementary School (1947), and Jefferson Davis High School (1949). Of note, is a set of specifications for the construction of Houston City Hall (1937).
Dates
- 1947-1953
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Roy W. Leibsle Papers must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Roy Walter Leibsle was born in Conrad, Iowa March 1892 and graduated with a B.S. in Architecture at the University of Houston. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter and was the primary or assistant architect working on various buildings in the Houston area. Leibsle designed the Clarke and Carts Building in Houston. He was also a designer for architect Joseph Finger from 1929-1940, including work for the 1939 Houston City Hall project. He died in Bexar County, Texas in 1968.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
Folders arranged in original order of donation.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Mrs. J.A. Colley on November 12, 1979.
- Airport buildings -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Architecture -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Houston Independant School District (HISD) Subject Source: Local sources
- Title
- Roy W. Leibsle Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Samantha Bruer, September 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center Repository
