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Special Collections, SC#132, Cornwell, McKinney and Associates Collection. Architectural drawings of various buildings from the Joplin, Missouri area from the 1950s through the 1970s by the architectural firm, Cornwell, McKinney and Associates.

Collection Information

Collection Number: SC#132

Title: 
Cornwell, McKinney and Associates
Cornwell, McKinney, Architects & Engineers

Dates: 
1950s through the 1970s

Scope and Content

Cornwell, McKinney, Architects & Engineers. 
Architectural drawings of various buildings from the Joplin, Missouri area from the 1950s through the 1970s by the architectural firm, Cornwell, McKinney and Associates.

Creator(s)

Cornwell, McKinney and Associates, Cornwell, McKinney, Architects and Engineers, William A. Cornwell (b1917-d.2005), A.W. McKinney

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated in September of 1999 by the director of Spiva Library at the time, Charles Kemp.

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Bill Lee

Bill Lee, 61-23, Drawer 1

Bill Lee Fallout Shelter Floor Plan

Bill Lee Fallout Shelter Floor Plan, 61-23, Drawer 1

Storage Building for Mr. C.W. Kelso

1956-3-13, 1329 Main St., Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 56-9, Drawer 1

Proposed Poultry Plant for Noel Development Corp. Inc.

1958-3-24, Noel, MO, 58-4, Drawer 1

1967-4-12, Plan

1967-4-12, Plan, Drawer 3

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Building at 944-46 Main St., Joplin, MO

drawn by William A. Cornwell, 58-12, Drawer 1

An Office Building for Mr. Don Kennedy

1961-10, 1961-11-10, Main & Austin Streets, Nevada, MO, drawn by I.L.M. and William A. Cornwell, 61-11, Drawer 1

Proposed Parking Layout

1966-1-10, drawn by J.W.S., Drawer 3

Collection Inventory

Drawer 1, 1948-1965

  • 1948-10-20, Full Size Detail of One-Half of Truss Ornament for Joplin Woman’s Club, drawn by G. Bates Manning, 60-19 (1 sheet)
  • 1955-6-17, As is Drawing of Building on the Corner of C Street and Byers Avenue, Joplin, MO, drawn by F. Nelson Christman and William A. Cornwell, 55-2 (1 sheet)
  • 1955-8-20, Proposed Office and Storage Facilities Beatrice Foods Co., Cedar Rapids, IA, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 55-3 (1 sheet)
  • 1955-10-3, 1956-10-15 Proposed Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cozad, 42nd St. and Pearl Avenue, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 55-5 (4 sheets)
  • 1955-11-14, Proposed Residence for Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Wann, West 13th Street Road, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 55-9 (3 sheets)
  • 1955-12-15, 1956-8-9, Proposed Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy K. Roberts, 246th east fourteenth St., Baxter Springs, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 55-11 (8 sheets)
  • 1956-3-13, Storage Building for Mr. C.W. Kelso, 1329 Main St., Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 56-9 (1 sheet)
  • 1956-5-1, A Fire Station for the City of Joplin, 20th Street and Murphy Boulevard, Joplin, MO, drawn by J.J. and William A. Cornwell, 56-2 (4 sheets)
  • 1956-5-16, Office Equipment for Attorney Edward G. Farmer Jr., First National Bank Building, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 56-15 (1 sheet)
  • 1956-10-1, 1962-10-16, Alterations to Building for Steve Parker Mortuary, 1502 Joplin Avenue, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 56-17 (3 sheets and 1 small sheet)
  • 1956-12-13, 1957-1-8: Attorney John M. Rice, 107-107 ½ West Main, Neosho, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 50-26, 57-26 (2 sheets)
  • 1956-12-26, Proposed Barn for Big Brother Incorporated, West 20th Street, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 56-29 (1 sheet)
  • 1957-1-1, 1957-1-5, Spiva Realty Company, 50-27 (2 sheets)
  • 1957-1-21, Seller Prelim, 56-28 (1 sheet)
  • 1957-4-2, 1957-8-19, Manufacturing Building Addition to Pacific Mercury Manufacturing Corp., Junge Blvd. and Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 57-3 (14 sheets)
  • 1957-5-20, 1958-12-4, Alterations to First National Bank Building, 4th and Main Street, Joplin, MO, drawn by J.C. and William A. Cornwell, 57-8 (8 sheets)
  • 1957-9-3, A Patio for Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Kassab, 1467 Crestwood, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 57-9 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-1-20, Royal Height Methodist Church, 58-1 or 62-20 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-1-22, 1960-5-27, A Church Building for the Royal Heights Methodist Church, Royal Heights Methodist Church, 1612 Eucild Street, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., D.H. and William A. Cornwell, 58-1, 59-18 (9 sheets)
  • 1958-2-7, Commercial Building for Mr. J.O. Whitsett, 32nd and Virginia, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 57-10 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-3-18, A New Headquarters for New-Mac Electric Cooperative Inc., 1 mile west of U.S. Highway 71 on State Highway 86, Neosho, MO, drawn by F.W., H.S. and William A. Cornwell, 56-23 (15 sheets)
  • 1958-3-24, Proposed Poultry Processing Plant for Noel Development Corp. Inc., Noel, MO, 58-4 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-6-16, Alterations to Neosho Bowl, 107 North Jefferson Street, Neosho, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 58-8 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-6-26, Metal Storage Warehouse for Heidy Construction Company, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 58-9 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-8-4, Building at 944-46 Main St., Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 58-12 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-11-8, Proposed Alterations to Building at 2129 Main Street for Gilbert Roper Pontiac Inc., Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 58-16 (1 sheet)
  • 1958-11-25, An Office Building for Richard C. Parks D.D.S., Chestnut at Grant, Carthage, MO, drawn by J.C., J.P.C, 58-7 (7 sheets)
  • 1959-4-7, A New Building for Big Brothers Inc., West 20th Street, Joplin, MO, drawn by C.L.T., J.D.S., L.G. and William A. Cornwell, 58-3 (12 sheets)
  • 1959-6-8, 1961-10-10, Addition to Building for Steve Parker Mortuary, 1502 Joplin Avenue, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P. and William A. Cornwell, 59-10 (5 sheets)
  • 1959-8-5, Alterations to Jasper County Savings and Loan Association, 409 So. Main St., Carthage, MO, drawn by R.I.P. and William A. Cornwell, 59-3 (4 sheets)
  • 1959-12-9, An Addition to Spike’s Tool and Die Co., 1927 West 4th St., Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 59-19 (1 sheet)
  • 1960-1-14, 1962-3-7, Proposed Villa West Shopping Center, Joplin, MO, 60-1 (17 sheets)
  • 1960-4-14, Alterations and Additions to Buildings for Farmers Chemical Co., 4 miles west of Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., A.W.M. and L.C. McK, 60-2 (10 sheets)
  • 1960-4-26, Joplin Stockyards Co. Farm Sales Building, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 60-11 (1 sheet)
  • 1960-5-26, Alterations and Additions to Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ford, drawn by C.L.T., 60-18 (2 sheets)
  • 1960-5-27, Office and Warehouse for Chickering Cement Co., 60-17 (2 sheets)
  • 1960-6-13, Addition and Alterations to Woman’s Club, A Street and Jackson Ave., Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M. and R.I.P., 60-19 (16 sheets)
  • 1960-8-15, 1960-9-21, Office and Shop Addition to Flex-O-Lator Inc., Carthage, MO, drawn by A.W.M. and D.H., 60-8 (8 sheets)
  • 1960-8-20, Addition to Building for Second Assembly of God Church, Perkins and Schifferdecker, Joplin, MO, 60-26 (2 sheets)
  • 1960-9-15, 1960-12-6, Addition to Products Storage Building for Farmers Chemical Company, 4 miles west of Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M., R.I.P., William A. Cornwell, 60-25 (18 sheets)
  • 1961-1-3, A Paint Store for Jones Brothers Construction Co., 16th and Main Street, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 60-34 (3 sheets)
  • 1961-2-12, Floor Plan, Dr. Robert Kirschman, Misc., (1 sheet)
  • 1961-2-28, A Service Station for Mr. C.J. Elliott, Highway 43 at Interstate Highway 44 West of Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 61-1 (1 sheet)
  • 1961-3, Floor Plan, Lamar, MO, Marvin Sagehorn, 61-4 (1 sheet)
  • 1961-5-23, Dubuque Realty Company, 501 Virginia Avenue, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A, Cornwell, 61-6 (3 sheets)
  • 1961-5-31, 1961-12-21, Alterations and Additions to Buildings at 2600 Rangeline Road for Mickey Mantle Holiday Inn Hotel, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., J.R., Carter, Jones and William A. Cornwell, 61-7 (23 sheets and 1 small sheet)
  • 1961-8-17, Addition to Manufacturing Building Smith Brothers Manufacturing Company, Smith & High Streets, Neosho, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 61-13 (5 sheets)
  • 1961-9-18, Retaining Wall for Dr. O.C. Sale, South Street, Neosho, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 61-24 (1 sheet)
  • 1961-9, Bill Lee, 61-23 (1 sheet)
  • 1961-10-9, A Memorial Platform, Fredonia, KS, 61-21 (1 sheet)
  • 1961-10, 1961-11-10, An Office Building for Mr. Don Kennedy, Main & Austin Streets, Nevada, MO, drawn by I.L.M. and William A. Cornwell, 61-11 (3 sheets 1 small sheet)
  • 1961-11-24, Alterations to First Methodist Church, Cherokee Ave. at Ottawa St., Seneca, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 61-17 (3 sheets)
  • 1962-8-21, 1963-1-16, A New Educational Building for St Phillips Episcopal Church, 706 Byers Ave., Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P. and William A. Cornwell, 59-14 (17 sheets)
  • 1963-4-10, 1963-4-15, An Educational Addition to the First Presbyterian Church, 115 West Chestnut Ave., Carthage, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 59-1 (14 sheets)
  • 1963-7-12, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Darch, Newtonia, MO, 61-12 (1 sheet)
  • 1965-9-27, Steve Parker Mortuary, 1502 Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M, 61-20 (1 sheet)
  • Product Cooler and Cyclone Structural Layout and Details for Farmers Chemical Co., 4 miles west of Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M., 61-18 (1 sheet)
  • Floor Plan for First National Bank of Joplin, Joplin, MO, 60-9 (1 sheet)
  • A Building for Holiday Bowl Inc., 2607 Rangeline, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 60-21 (4 sheets)
  • Proposed Alterations to Twin Hills Country Club, Joplin, MO, 60-22 (2 sheets)
  • As is Drawing of Fellowship Baptist Church, Baxter Springs, KS, 59-8 (1 sheet)
  • New Paving for Economy Oil Company, 2630 Main Street, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 59-17 (1 sheet)
  • Proposed Alterations to Thomas Organ Company Building, 410 Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO, drawn by J.L.C, 58-17 (1 sheet)
  • Set design for “The Moon is Blue” for the Joplin Little Theatre, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 59-13 (2 sheets)

Drawer 2, 1965-1976

  • 1965-9-1, Joplin Municipal Building, Third and Pennsylvania, Joplin, MO, drawn by G.M. and B.B., 64-2 (2 sheets)
  • 1966-1-10, Proposed Parking Space Layout, drawn by J.W.S. (1 sheet)
  • 1968-11-15, Preliminary Development Plan College Skyline Addition, Joplin, MO, 68-1223 (1 sheet)
  • 1969-6, Proposed Civic Center Development, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell (1 sheet)
  • 1970-8-3, Grain Bins for Edna Kansas, Edna, KS, 71-32 (1 sheet)
  • 1971-2-1, Garage Building for Industrial Linens Inc., 9th and Virginia, Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M., 71-4 (1 sheet)
  • 1971-2-9, Repair and Remodeling for Dr. W.L. Post, 1535 Main St, Joplin, MO, 71-1 (1 sheet)
  • 1971-2-10, 1971-3-24, Remodeling and Additions to an Office Building for Dr. Patrick L. Butler, 2401 Jackson Ave., Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P. R.W.B. and B.B., 71-2 (8 sheets)
  • 1971-3-29, A Guard House for Fag Bearing Corporation, Rangeline Road at Interstate 44, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 71-5 (1 sheet)
  • 1971-5-20, A New Office Building for Burgess Agency Inc., 321 E. 4th St, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 71-15 (5 sheets)
  • 1971-6-2, A Storage Building for American Fixtures Inc., 15th and Schifferdecker Ave., Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M. and R.I.P., 71-19 (5 sheets)
  • 1971-6-16, Bleachers and Concessions Stand for Joe Becker Stadium, 3rd and High Streets, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 71-20 (4 sheets)
  • 1971-6-28, 1971-6-29, A Restaurant for Jack Hilton, 526 Joplin, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P. and A.W.M., 71-14 (3 sheets)
  • 1971-7-2, A Sign for Fag Bearings Corporation, Interstate 44 at Highway 71, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 71-6 (1 sheet)
  • 1971-7-23, An Addition to Mr. and Mrs. George Hempen’s Residence, Duquense Road, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 71-26 (2 sheets)
  • 1971-7-30, LLC Products, Chanute, KS, drawn by R.I.P., 71-8 (2 sheets)
  • 1971-7-30, ILC Products, Chanute, KS, drawn by R.I.P., 71-29 (4 sheets)
  • 1971-9-22, Safeguard Family Housing, Nekoma, ND, 71-42 (5 sheets)
  • 1971-12-22, 1972-1-10, A Medical Building for Doctors Land Co. Inc., 32nd and McClellan Blvd., Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., R.W.B. and B.B., 71-39 (16 sheets)
  • 1972-2-13, 1972-8-20, The Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.W.B., R.R., R.I.P., A.W.M., R.W.J. and J.P.M., 71-40 (17 sheets)
  • 1972-2-24, Alterations to Longfellow School, Lafayette School, Oakland School and Duenweg School, Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M. and R.I.P., 71-41 (6 sheets)
  • 1972-3-20, The Parr Hill Swimming Pool, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P. and A.W.M., 71-30 (5 sheets)
  • 1972-10, McCarols, 401 Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO, drawn by T.L.E., 73-4 (1 sheet)
  • 1972-11-21, Joplin Centennial Commission Office, 118 West 4th St, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.W.J., 73-4 (1 sheet)
  • 1973, Survey Parkwood High school (1 sheet)
  • 1973-2-15, Addition and Alterations to Connor Towers, 4th and Main St, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.W.J., 71-34 (10 sheets)
  • 1973-2-23, Plot Plan of Proposed Site Alterations, 4th  St. and Rangeline, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 73-23 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-3-8, Winston Delaware Inc., drawn by G.N. and R.W.J., 73-2 (6 sheets)
  • 1973-4-18, 8 Plex Apartment for C.E. Smith and Associates, Carthage, MO, drawn by Newton, 73-13 (5 sheets)
  • 1973-5-11, Addition – Carthage Vocational School, Carthage, MO, drawn by D.H. and Newton, 73-3 (10 sheets)
  • 1973-5-23, MCI – St. Louis – Texas Link Frisco Building, 601 Main St, Joplin, MO, 73-12 (6 sheets)
  • 1973-5-29, Parkwood High School, Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M., 73-18 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-6-11, Site Alterations to 4th St. and Rangeline Road for the Kassars, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 73-23 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-6-28, Storm Damage and Central Repairs – Duenweg School, Duenweg, MO, drawn by R.W.J., 73-20 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-6-29, A New Restaurant for C.E. Smith and Associates, Carthage, MO, drawn by Newton, 73-28 (8 sheets)
  • 1973-8-23, Beimdiek Agency Floor Plans, 215 East 3rd Street, Carthage, MO, 73-37 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-9-1, Storm Damage Repairs to North Jr High School, Joplin, MO, drawn by N., 73-19 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-11-19, Repairs to Alcott School, 23rd and Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO, drawn by G.N., 73-43 (2 sheets)
  • 1973-11-19, Building and Plant Needs Joplin R-8 School District, 1717 East Fifteenth, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 73-43 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-11-19, Repairs to East Central and Oakland Schools, Joplin, MO, drawn by Newton, 73-43 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-11-19, Repairs to Jefferson School, 2nd and McKinley, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.C. and G.N., 73-43 (1 sheet)
  • 1973-11-19, 1974-6-19, Repairs to West Central School, 7th and Gray, Joplin, MO, drawn by G.N. and V.L.C., 73-43 (2 sheets)
  • 1973-11-19, 1974-6-19, Repairs to Royal Heights School, 2101 Quincy, Joplin, MO, drawn by G.N. and V.L.C., 73-43 (2 sheets)
  • 1973-12-27, Ken’s Pizza Parlor for Mizzou Realty Co., 4th St. and Rangeline Road, Joplin, MO, drawn by William A. Cornwell, 73-42 (1 sheet)
  • 1974-1-31, Utility and Easement Layout for Mizzou Realty Co., Joplin, MO, 73-23 (1 sheet)
  • 1974-7-2, Installation of Plumbing Lines at South Junior High School, 22nd and Wall Ave., Joplin, MO, drawn by A.W.M., 73-43 (1 sheet)
  • 1975-4-17, Proposed Addition to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Neosho, MO, drawn by R.W.J., 75-9 (2 sheets)
  • 1976-9, 1978-3-15, Beaumont Development 1976, Joplin, MO, drawn by D.O.B. and R.J.D.,   77-22, (10 sheets)
  • Snack Shack for Broadview Country Club, 73-50 (1 sheet)
  • Repairs and Improvements to Parking Lots at Parkwood High School, Joplin, MO, 73-36 (2 sheets)
  • Southwestern Bell, Carthage, MO, drawn by A.W.M., 73-46 (1 sheet)
  • Repairs to East Jr. High School, 6th and Highland Street, Joplin, MO, drawn by Newton, 73-43, (2 sheets)
  • Repairs to Parkwood High School, Joplin, MO, drawn by Newton, 73-43 (4 sheets)
  • Rohr Industries, Joplin, MO, drawn by T.L.E., 73-12 (1 sheet)
  • Proposed Site Development for Mizzou Realty Co., Joplin, MO, 73-23 (1 sheet)
  • A New Bow Window for Mr. and Mrs. R.A. McNabbs Residence, 2250 E. 12th St, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.I.P., 71-25 (1 sheet)

Drawer 3, 1962-1976

  • 1962-7-16, A Proposed Car Canopy for Porter Boots Automobile Agency, 215 E. 7th St, Joplin, MO, 62-5 (1 sheet)
  • 1965-11-10, A Downtown Park, Northeast Corner of 4th and Main Streets, Joplin, MO, drawn by J.W.S, J.J.R., R.A. McK., R.H.S., 65-2 (9 sheets)
  • 1966-1-10, Proposed Parking Layout, drawn by J.W.S. (1 sheet)
  • 1967-4-12, Plan (1 sheet)
  • 1975-2-21, Repairs to Emerson School, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.J., 75-5 (1 sheet)
  • 1975-2-21, Repairs to Irving School, 20th and Wall, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.J., 75-5 (1 sheet)
  • 1975-2-21, General Repairs to Various Schools, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.J. and V.L.C., 75-5 (1 sheet)
  • 1975-5-14, Office Alterations for Roper Pontiac, Joplin, MO, drawn by V.L.C., 75-10 (1 sheet)
  • 1975-6-6, Proposed Floor Plan for Neosho Nurseries (Joe Weston), Neosho, MO, drawn by V.L.C., 75-12 (2 sheets)
  • 1975-11-21, 1975-11-26, Service Council Center, 110 Main St, Joplin, MO, drawn by V.L.C., 75-25 (2 sheets)
  • 1975-12-30, 1976-2-25, Office Building for Jerry E. Wells, 5th and Pearl, Joplin, MO, drawn by R.W.J., 75-22 (8 sheets)
  • 1976-1-23, An Addition to St. Luke’s Nursing Home, Carthage, MO, drawn by V.L.C., C.L.S. and A.W.M., 75-21 (18 sheets)
  • 1976-2-26, 1976-12-27, Proposed Alterations to State Bank of Seneca, Seneca, MO, drawn by E.D.H., William A. Cornwell, M.N., 75-20 (7 sheets)
  • 1976-3-22, Jasper County Courthouse Window and Door Remodeling, Carthage, MO, drawn by A.W.M., 75-25 (5 sheets)
  • 1976-4-5, A Restaurant for Perkins Enterprises Inc., 616 Main St, Joplin, MO, drawn by V.L.C., R.J., A.W.M., V.C., D.P. and William A. Cornwell, 75-15 (24 sheets)

Drawer 4, 1962-1976

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