Description
American architect and architectural historian. Most of the research materials relate to three of Fitchen's books:
Construction of Gothic Cathedrals,
The New World Dutch Barn, and
Building Construction Before Mechanization. Other papers include designs, drawings, and sketchbooks, as well as correspondence with numerous architectural historians,
primarily on the subject of medieval architecture.
Background
John Fitchen, American architectural historian and architect, is the author of several works, among them, Construction of Gothic cathedrals (1961, 1981), New World Dutch barn (1968), and Building construction before mechanization (1986). He attended Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, where he studied with Kenneth John Conant and developed
an abiding interest in medieval construction techniques.
Extent
4 Linear Feet(10 boxes)
Restrictions
Contact Library Rights and Reproductions.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers.