John Linley papers, 1938-2001

Summary

Creator:

Linley, John

Date:

1938-2001

Extent:

10 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], [Collection title, UA#], University Archives, University of Georgia

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of records related to Linley's private architecture practice, his research on historic buildings and sites with an emphasis on the state of Georgia, and overviews of landscape architecture and historic preservation courses he taught at the University of Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

John Linley (1916-1996) was a professor of landscape architecture in the School of Environmental Design (now the College of Environment and Design) at the University of Georgia from 1963 to 1986. Linley earned his bachelors degree in architecture from Clemson University in 1938 and his M.F.A. in architecture from Princton University in 1945. Prior to his academic career, Linley practiced professionally for many years by designing residences and office buildings.

Linley published two major works: Architecture of Middle Georgia: The Oconee Area (1972) and The Georgia Catalog: Historic American Buildings Survey, A Guide to Georgia Architecture (1982). He is noted in Georgia for his advocacy for historic preservation, and served in leaderhip roles with the Joseph Henry Lumpkin Foundation, the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation (now Historic Athens), the Athens Historical Society, and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Architecture -- Georgia.
Historic preservation -- Georgia.
Landscape architecture -- Georgia.

Names:

University of Georgia. School of Environmental Design
University of Georgia
Historic American Buildings Survey
University of Georgia. Faculty
Linley, John

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], [Collection title, UA#], University Archives, University of Georgia