Jenkins Family Collection

Willie Edward "Blue" Jenkins (1923-1988) was a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University who worked at the architectural firm of Edward Loewenstein architectural firm from 1949 to 1961. Jenkins became an associate by 1954, the first African-American architect in Greensboro to do so. He established his own practice in 1961. Jenkins designed several landmark buildings in Greensboro, including the gymnasium at Dudley High School, several buildings at N.C. A&T State University, the Greensboro National Bank on Murrow Boulevard, and the home of noted attorney J. Kenneth Lee. Much of the material in the collection was shared by his wife, Gladys Jenkins, and daughter, Miltrene Jenkins Bardin.

Details

Who's responsible?: Gateway Community Collections, UNC Greensboro (Repository)
How much has been digitized?: This collection has been digitized in its entirety.
Where can I find more information?: No finding aid available.
Topics: Buildings
African-American History
People
North Carolina
Subject headings: Greensboro (N.C.) -- History -- 20th century
Contributing Institution: Gateway Community-contributed Collections

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: North Carolina state architectural certification; Architectural certification authorizing W. Edward Jenkins to practice in North Carolina.

: Office of W. Edward Jenkins; Photograph of the office of W. Edward Jenkins, probably in the Greensboro National Bank building at 107 North Murrow Boulevard in Greensboro.

: Office of W. Edward Jenkins; Photograph of the office of W. Edward Jenkins, probably in the Greensboro National Bank building at 107 North Murrow Boulevard in Greensboro.

: Office of W. Edward Jenkins; Photograph of the office of W. Edward Jenkins, probably in the Greensboro National Bank building at 107 North Murrow Boulevard in Greensboro.

: Office of W. Edward Jenkins; Photograph of the office of W. Edward Jenkins, probably in the Greensboro National Bank building at 107 North Murrow Boulevard in Greensboro.

: Office of W. Edward Jenkins; Photograph of the office of W. Edward Jenkins, probably in the Greensboro National Bank building at 107 North Murrow Boulevard in Greensboro.

: Office of W. Edward Jenkins; Photograph of the office of W. Edward Jenkins, probably in the Greensboro National Bank building at 107 North Murrow Boulevard in Greensboro.

: Office, probably in Greensboro National Bank; Photograph of an office, probably in the Greensboro National Bank building at 107 North Murrow Boulevard in Greensboro.

: Pamphlet on W. Edward Jenkins Architect/Associates; This pamphlet presents the history of W. Edward Jenkins Architect/Associates and its many commisions. Portraits of the staff at the time include:C. Hearne, L. Hinson, M. S. Sanders, N. Little, and S. M. Brown.

: Photograph of plaque honoring Willie Edward Jenkins; This plaque commemorates Willie Edward Jenkins as the 1981 architect of Aggie Stadium, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

: Plaque from Hayes-Taylor YMCA; Plaque noting the service of W. Edward Jenkins as youth sponsor of the 500 Club.

: Plaque from Hayes-Taylor YMCA (Building & Grounds Chairman); Plaque noting the service of W. Edward Jenkins as Buildings and Grounds Chairman.

: Plaque from Housing Development Clearinghouse; Plaque noting the service of W. Edward Jenkins on the commission.

: Plaque from Housing Development Clearinghouse; Plaque noting the service of W. Edward Jenkins on the commission.

: Plaque from N.C. A&T State University Chancellor's Council; Plaque honoring W. Edward Jenkins as a member of the Chancellor's Council.

: Program cover for the 33rd Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, Greensboro, N.C.

: Service award from Greensboro National Bank; Plaque noting the service of W. Edward Jenkins.

: Service award from Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity; Plaque noting the service of W. Edward Jenkins.

: Specifications for Murphy Hall renovations; Document outline specifications for a classzoom building at N.C. A&T State University.

: Sponsor for the Sports Hall of Fame, A&T State University; Plaque honoring W. Edward Jenkins as a sponsor of the N.C. A&T State University Sports Hall of Fame.

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