Fairbanks, John Leo, 1878-1946

Dates:
Birth 1878
Death 1946

Biographical notes:

John L. Fairbanks was born in Payson, Utah on April 30, 1878. He received certificates from three art schools in Paris between 1906 and 1909. In 1916 he married Pauline White. From 1918-1922 Fairbanks was Extension Instructor at Utah and Utah State Universities. From 1923 to 1946 he was Professor of Art and Architecture and chair of the department at Oregon State College. Fairbanks died in Corvallis on October 2, 1946. Fairbanks Hall, which houses the Art Department, is named for him.

From the guide to the John Leo Fairbanks Collection, ca. 1850 - ca. 1930, (Oregon State University University Archives)

Fairbanks was born in Payson, Utah on April 30, 1878. He received certificates from three art schools in Paris between 1906 and 1909. In 1916 he married Pauline White. From 1918-1922 Fairbanks was Extension Instructor at Utah and Utah State Universities. From 1923 to 1946 he was Professor of Art and Architecture and chair of the department at Oregon State College. Fairbanks died in Corvallis on October 2, 1946.

From the description of John Leo Fairbanks collection, ca. 1850- ca. 1930. (Eugene Public Library). WorldCat record id: 45183590

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Subjects:

  • Architecture
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Arts
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Photographs

Occupations:

  • Collector

Places:

  • Europe (as recorded)