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The James A. Stenhouse Correspondence with Catherine W. Bishir on Architecture contains correspondence between Catherine W. Bishir, an architectural historian and author of multiple North Carolina architecture books, and James Stenhouse, a prominent architect from Charlotte, North Carolina. The correspondence consists of “chapters” written by Stenhouse for Bishir’s information about the period covered, especially World War II. There are multiple revisions of previously written chapters included in the letters, as well as new material. The chapters involve topics on his advancement in the architectural profession, including information about his education, firms he worked for, starting his own firm, and architecture projects during and after WWII. Also included are pictures of architectural works and articles regarding Stenhouse’s professional projects and involvement in the American Institute of Architects and Historic Sites Commission of the Mecklenburg Historical Association. Stenhouse also comments on the importance of engineering in architecture and on the slow adoption of air conditioning by many architects.
Catherine W. Bishir, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, earned a B.A. in English at the University of Kentucky in 1964 as well as a M.A. in English at Duke University in 1965. She held various positions in the Survey and Planning Branch of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. She served as Senior Architectural Historian with Preservation North Carolina and later became the Curator of Architecture in Special Collections at North Carolina State University. She was a founding member of the Vernacular Architecture Forum. She has published many books and articles about North Carolina architecture and history.
James A. Stenhouse was born in St. Louis and practiced architecture in Charlotte with J. N. Pease Associates.
Catherine W. Bishir, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, earned a B.A. in English at the University of Kentucky in 1964 as well as a M.A. in English at Duke University in 1965. She held various positions in the Survey and Planning Branch of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. She served as Senior Architectural Historian with Preservation North Carolina and later became the Curator of Architecture in Special Collections at North Carolina State University. She was a founding member of the Vernacular Architecture Forum. She has published many books and articles about North Carolina architecture and history.
James A. Stenhouse was born in St. Louis and practiced architecture in Charlotte with J. N. Pease Associates.
The James A. Stenhouse Correspondence with Catherine W. Bishir on Architecture contains correspondence between Catherine W. Bishir, an architectural historian and author of multiple North Carolina architecture books, and James Stenhouse, a prominent architect from Charlotte, North Carolina. The correspondence consists of “chapters” written by Stenhouse for Bishir’s information about the period covered, especially World War II. There are multiple revisions of previously written chapters included in the letters, as well as new material. The chapters involve topics on his advancement in the architectural profession, including information about his education, firms he worked for, starting his own firm, and architecture projects during and after WWII. Also included are pictures of architectural works and articles regarding Stenhouse’s professional projects and involvement in the American Institute of Architects and Historic Sites Commission of the Mecklenburg Historical Association. Stenhouse also comments on the importance of engineering in architecture and on the slow adoption of air conditioning by many architects.
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[Identification of item], James A. Stenhouse Correspondence with Catherine W. Bishir on Architecture, MC 00549, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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[Identification of item], James A. Stenhouse Correspondence with Catherine W. Bishir on Architecture, MC 00549, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.