Detweiler, A. Henry (Albert Henry), 1906-1970
Variant namesArchitect, archaeologist, professor of architecture.
Albert Henry Detweiler received a bachelor's degree in architecture in 1930 from the University of Pennsylvania. In the early 1930s he became involved with the American Schools of Oriental Research, with which he maintained a lifelong affiliation. He joined the Cornell University faculty in 1939, was appointed associate dean of the College of Architecture in 1956, and as chairman of the Committee on Student Conduct was active in the organization of a new judicial system at Cornell. In 1957 Professor Detweiler joined George M. A. Hanfmann of Harvard in organizing the archaeological exploration of Sardis in Turkey under the aegis of the American Schools of Oriental Research. Detweiler was also field archaeologist at a number of famous Near Eastern excavations, was interested in architectural conservation and restoration, and studied architectural history in Europe, including study of the origins of Christian architecture while a Guggenheim Fellow in 1961-62. He was active in professional organizations, including the Society of Architectural Historians and the American Institute of Architects.
From the description of A. Henry Detweiler papers, [ca. 1924]-1970. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64074555
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referencedIn | Bunnell family papers, 1887-1937 | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. | |
referencedIn | Bunnell family. Bunnell family papers, 1887-1937. | Cornell University Library | |
creatorOf | Detweiler, A. Henry, 1906-1970. A. Henry Detweiler papers, [ca. 1924]-1970. | Cornell University Library | |
referencedIn | Sardis Expedition and Publications Office. Records 1910-1984 (inclusive). | Harvard University Art Museum | |
referencedIn | Cornell University. Council. Cornell University Council records, 1951-2008, 1951-1966 (bulk). | Cornell University Library | |
referencedIn | Myron Bement Smith collection, circa 1910-1970 | Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives |
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associatedWith | American Schools of Oriental Research. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Archaeological Exploration of Sardis (Program) | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Bunnell family | family |
associatedWith | Bunnell family. | family |
associatedWith | Cornell University. College of Architecture, Art, and Planning | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Cornell University. Council. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Detweiler, Catharine Bunnell. | person |
associatedWith | Sardis Expedition and Publications Office. | corporateBody |
correspondedWith | Smith, Myron Bement, 1897-1970 | person |
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Birth 1906
Death 1970