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Herb Fowler Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1674

Scope and Content Note

Materials include the small number of personal papers and primarily the professional papers of Herbert K. Fowler. These relate to Williams' work as member of the faculty at the University of Arkansas and as a practicing architect. The academic materials include documentation courses taught particularly those courses taught abroad, and some committee work, and scholarly research . Other materials relate to Fowler's work as a as an architect. These include projects files, drawings, reference materials, and photographs.

Dates

  • 1951-1990

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

Restricted materials, including the entirety of Box 4, are not available to protect privacy. No Interlibrary Loan. Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).)

Biographical Note

Herbert Fowler, the son of Herbert Eugene Fowler and Mary Keatinge Fowler, was born May 31, 1921, in Lewiston, Idaho, He attended Yale University completed bachelor of arts and bachelor of architecture degrees at Yale, though his education was interrupted by a stint serving in the Army in the Pacific theater during World War II. Fowler subsequently worked at architectural firms in New Haven, Conn., and New York City. Soon after marrying Marie Ellen “Judy” Booth in 1952 the couple moved to Fayetteville where Herb designed the much needed Animal Sciences Building and soon joined the faculty of the Architecture Department. Herb continue to teach in design and architecture history for over three decades, helping to shape what became the School of Architecture. An early career highlights was a Fulbright scholarship which supported a year of study in Oslo, Norway. Herb officially retired in 1989 and was honored with Professor Emeritus status. The popularity of advanced class Design Determinants he had developed drew him back to the classroom somewhat longer. Perhaps unlikely Arkansans, the Fowlers embraced life in Fayetteville and made roots. Fowler became engaged outside of academia, as well. He was involved with professional organizations, community groups and professional practice. Fowler designed primarily residential projects including his own home. Ian and Alison Fowler, his surviving children, were raised in the one of these distinctive houses. Deepwood, as it was named, was anchored to the side of Mt. Kessler overlooking the University and the City of Fayetteville below. Herb died April 10, 2008 of lung cancer.

Extent

181.33 Linear Feet (4 boxes, 56 tubes, and 3 OV folders)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are organized by topic. Personal Papers are followed by Professional Records. Project Files are the final group of materials

Acquisition Information

The Herb Fowler papers were donated on May 11, 2006 by Herbert K. Fowler.

Related Materials

Records relating to the Herb Fowler Papers include:

The Cyrus Sutherland Papers MC 1496 1967-2003

Processing Information

Processed by Catherine Wallack; completed in December 2018.

Title
Herb Fowler Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Catherine Wallack
Date
February 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444