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Leslie Newbold Iredell collection, 1922-1949, Date acquired: 08/00/1996, Accrual acquired 09/09/2026

 

Summary

Creator:
Iredell, Leslie Newbold (1888-1969)
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of original plans and architectural drawings of schools and other buildings designed or renovated by Iredell in the Tampa Bay region.
Extent:
8.85 Linear Feet
7 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Leslie Newbold Iredell collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection also includes some correspondence, building specifications, and other papers relating to his professional activities.

Biographical / historical:

Leslie Newbold Iredell moved to Tampa in 1920 and began a long career as a local architect designing and renovating many buildings in the area. A native of Pennsylvania, Iredell received a degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. He also studied extensively at Harvard, the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago, and the Beaux Arts Institute of Design in New York. Iredell remained in Tampa until his death at age 81. He is buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, FL.

Note written by

Acquisition information:

David Rigney of the Tampa/ Hillsborough County Historic Preservation Board

Donation

Arrangement:

Collection organized by title of project

Accruals:

Accruals added 09/09/2025 from donor Michelle Barron. Accruals included Iredell's student sketchbook, a portfolio of professional drawings, a family photo album and collection of glass plate photographs.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Leslie Newbold Iredell collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA