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Edward Fairfax Neild Sr.
Neild circa 1950-1960
Born	(1884-12-03)December 3, 1884 Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana, USA
Died	July 6, 1955(1955-07-06) (aged 70) Kansas City, Missouri
Resting place	Forest Park East Cemetery in Shreveport
Alma mater	Tulane University
Occupation(s)	Architect of Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and many public buildings in Louisiana
Spouse	Ethel Land Neild (married 1907-1955, his death)
Children	Edward F. Neild Jr. Elizabeth "Betty" Neild Van Hook
Parent(s)	George Frederick and Elizabeth Moss Neild

Neild also designed private homes, such as the Pine Wold house located at Fairfield Avenue at Kirby Street in Shreveport. A circus once wintered on the grounds of the home.

Edward Fairfax Neild Sr. FAIA (December 3, 1884 – July 6, 1955), was an American architect originally from Shreveport, Louisiana. He designed the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. He was selected for the task by U.S. President Harry Truman.