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Niles Sutphin Architectural Collection, 1926-1963

 

Summary

Creator:
Sutphin, Niles
Extent:
1 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection reflects Mr. Sutphin's admiration for Frank Lloyd Wright, whom he met on a number of occassions while at university. He, along with friends and colleagues, made a point to travel to Wright-designed works throughout the United States, where he took high quality color photographs which will soon be added to our digital collections. He also collected articles from trade publications related to Mr. Wright's work.

Biographical / historical:

Niles Sutphin is a retired architect residing in Sarasota, Florida. He was most recently the President of Sutphin Architects, Inc. of Sommerville, Massachusetts. His architectural career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with his graduation from the University of Cincinnati in the early 1950s. His work can be seen in the greater Boston area.

Acquisition information:
The materials were donated to the McKay archives by Mr. Sutphin in 2024.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Researchers must contact McKay Archives in advance for access to unprocessed born digital materials in this collection. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the archive's ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.

Terms of access:

The Niles Sutphin Architectural Collection is owned by Florida Southern College. This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Please inquire if you have questions - archives@flsouthern.edu

Location of this collection:
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland
FL
33801
USA