Thomas Lester Sorey

Background

Sorey,, Thomas Lester was born on January 26, 1927 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Lester and Katherine (Peak) Sorey.

Education

Student, University Oklahoma, 1944—1947. Bachelor of Architecture, Oklahoma State University, 1952. Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1954.

Career

Designer McKim Mead & White, Architects, New York City, summer 1954. Partner Sorey Hill & Sorey Architects, Oklahoma City, 1958-1970. Private practice, 1971-1995.

Visiting professor architecture University Oklahoma, Norman, 1972-1974, professor architecture, 1975-1990, professor emeritus architecture, sculptor, since 1991.

Achievements

• Registered architect, Oklahoma.

Membership

Member professor advisory committee Oklahoma State University School Architecture, Stillwater, 1967-1969, Neighborhood Alliance, Inc., Oklahoma City, 1971-1973. Founding director Contemporary Arts Foundation, Oklahoma City, 1965-1967. Director Sunbeam Family Services, Oklahoma City, 1967-1975.

Trustee Oklahoma City Art Museum, 1968-1977, vice president, 1975. Member Citizens League of Central Oklahoma, Interfaith Alliance. With United States Army, 1954-1956.

Member American Institute of Architects (president Oklahoma City section 1965, board directors Oklahoma chapter 1968-1969, 75-77), Men's Dinner Club.

Interests

• Photography, travel, reading.

Connections

Married Carolyn Drake, December 24, 1959 (divorced 1973). 1 child, Drake.

Father:

Thomas Lester Sorey,

Mother:

Katherine (Peak) Sorey,

Spouse:

Carolyn Drake

child:

Drake Sorey,