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Following is a bibliographic list of Michigan architects. The information on out-of-state architects is generally limited to references to work at the University of Michigan or its near vicinity.

Birkerts Gunnar (1925-)
Black and Black
Cobb, Henry Ives (1859-1931)
Davis, Alexander Jackson (1803-1892)
Ditchy, Clair

Fry, Lynn W. (1894-1975)
Gabler, L.T.
Hammett, Ralph W
Jacobsen, Hugh Newell (1929-) .
Jenison, J.S.
Jenney, William LeBaron. (1832-1907)
Kahn, Albert (1869-1942)
Jordan, A.J.

Loree, Douglas D.
Lum, H.
Malcolmson and Higginbotham
Morison, Andrew R.
Muschenheim, William
Otis and Clark
Palmer, William C.. (1886-1965)
Pond and Pond; Pond. Irving Kane. and ..
Saarinen, Eero (1910-1961)
Smith, Hinchman. and Grylls
Spiers and Rohn
Van Brunt and Howe
Ware and Van Brunt
Yamasaki, Leinweber. and Associates

History of University of Michigan

Birkerts, Gunnar (1925-)

Law School Addition

Books:

Birkerts, Gunnar. Gunnar Birkerts and Associates. (Ann Arbor. MI: The Associates. 1970). UMMU NA737 .B53 A24 1970.

Birkerts, Gunnar. Gunnar Birkerts: Buildings. Projects. and Thoughts. 1960-1985. (Ann Arbor. MI: University of Michigan. College of Architecture and Urban Planning. 1985). UMMU NA737 .B53 A25 1985.

Birkerts, Gunnar. IBM Information Systems Center. Sterling Forest. N.Y.. 1972. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Minnesota. 1973. (Tokyo. Japan: A.D.A. Edita. c.1974). UMMU NA6212 .G97.

Birkerts, Gunnar. Process and Expression in Architectural Form. (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. c. 1994). UMMU NA737 .B53 1994

Bugbee. Gordon P. Domino’s Mansion: Thomas Monaghan. Gunnar Birkerts and the Spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright. (Troy. MI: Planning Research Organization for a Better Environment Press. 1988). UMMU NA6233 .A55 D6 S92 1988

Kaiser. Kay. The Architecture of Gunnar Birkerts. (Washington. D.C.: American Institute of Architects. 1989). UMMU NA737 .B53 K351 1989

Marlin. William. Gunnar Birkerts and Associates. (Tokyo. Japan: A.D.A. Edita Tokyo. 1982). UMMU NA737 .B62 M35.

Journals:

Anderson, Grace. "Architecture Beneath the Surface. University of Michigan Law Library Addition," Architectural Record. March 1982. v. 170. no. 4. p. 77-85.

Iaquinta, Sergio. "Biblioteca dell’universita del Michigan a Flint. " Industria delle construzioni. March 1997. v. 31. no. 305. p. 36-43.

Mandolesi, D. "La Biblioteca dell’Universita di Michigan Flint." Industria delle construzioni. Nov. 1994. v. 28. no. 277. p. 82.

Black and Black

School of Business Administration

Journal Articles:

"School of Business Administration. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor," Architectural Record. v. 107. March 1950. p. 87-93

Cobb, Henry Ives (1859-1931)

 

Davis. Alexander Jackson (1803-1892)

 

Ditchy, Clair

Alice Crocker Lloyd Residence Hall

Journal Articles:

"Alice Crocker Lloyd Residence Hall. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor," Architectural Record. v. 109. April 1951. p. 112-117

Fry, Lynn W. (1894-1975)

 

Gabler, L.T.

Cooley Memorial Laboratory

"University of Michigan Expansion Program," Michigan Architect and Engineer. v. 27. no. 2. Feb. 1952. p. 19-20 (Article discusses the proposed expansion of the UM campus to the north. Illustrates Gabler’s model of the Cooley Memorial Laboratory.)

Hammett, Ralph W.

Lutheran Student Center and Chapel, Alumni Center

Journal Articles:

"Lutheran Student Center and Chapel. Ann Arbor. MI.," Architectural Record. v. 110. August 1951. p. 140-142.

"Bridging the Past: The University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Michigan; Hugh Newell Jacobsen. Architect," Architectural Record. April 1983. v.171. no. 4. p.130-137.

Books:

Jacobsen, Hugh Newell. Hugh Newell Jacobsen. Architect: Recent Work. 1988-1993. (Rockport. MA: Rockport Publishers. c.1994). UMMU NA737 .J22 A242. 1994.

Jacobsen. Hugh Newell. Hugh Newell Jacobsen. Architect. (Washington. D.C.: American Institute of Architects Press. c.1988). UMMU NA737 .J22. 1988.

Jacobsen, Hugh Newell (1929-)

 

Jenison, J.S.

Main Building (University Hall. 1872. demolished)

Jenney, William LeBaron. (1832-1907)

Romance Language Building

Journal Articles:

"Jenney Landmark about to be Razed," Michigan Society of Architects Monthly Bulletin. v. 32. Feb. 1958. p. 43

Jordan, A.J.

Chemistry Building (1856. Additions in 1866. 1868. 1874. 1888. 1890. 1901. demolished); Law Building (1863. demolished).

Kahn, Albert (1869-1942)

Angell Hall, Betsy Barbour Dormitory, Burton Tower, Couzens Hall, Clements Library, East Medical Building, East Physics Building, General Library, Helen Newberry Residence (w/ Wilby), Hill Auditorium (w/ Wilby), Hospital Penthouse, Hospital Storage, Natural Science Building, Neuropsychiatric Institute, President's House Additions,. Psychopathic Hospital Additions (w/ Wilby), Simpson Memorial Institute, University Hospital and Additions. University Museums, West Hall.

Books:

Albert Kahn. Associated Architects and Engineers. Inc.. Industrial and Commercial Buildings. (Detroit: Albert Kahn. Inc.. Architects and Engineers. c.1925). UMMU NA6210 .K12

Albert Kahn. Associated Architects and Engineers. Inc.. Industrial and Commercial Buildings. (Detroit: Albert Kahn. Inc.. Architects and Engineers. c.1936). UMMU NA6210 .K12 1936

Albert Kahn Associates. Albert Kahn Associates. Inc.. Architects and Engineers. (Detroit. MI: Albert Kahn Associates. 1972). UMMU NA737 .A4 A43 1972

Albert Kahn Associates. Program Analysis: Integrated Technology Instruction Center. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Michigan. (Detroit. MI: Albert Kahn Associates. 1989). UMMU LD3285 .I6 P76 1989.

Albert Kahn Associates. Specifications of Materials and Labor Required for the Construction and Completion of an Auditorium Building on the North Side of North University Ave.. between South Thayer and South Ingalis (sic) Streets. for the University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. MI. in Conformity with the Accompanying Drawings Prepared by Albert Kahn. Architect. Ernest Wilby. Associate. (Detroit. MI: Albert Kahn Associates. 1911). Bentley Historical Library Flmu D25 .H645.

Albert Kahn Associates. The University of Michigan Central Campus Library. (Detroit. MI: Albert Kahn Associates. 1964). ILS Z679 .A35x.

American Institute of Architects. AIA 1971 Architectural Firm Award: Albert Kahn Associates. Inc.. Architects and Engineers. (Washington. D.C.: AIA. 1971). UMMU NA737 .K13 A52. missing.

Andrews. Wayne. "Albert Kahn’s Michigan," in Architecture in Michigan. (Detroit. MI: Wayne State University Press. 1982). p. 91-110.

Architectural Catalog Co.. Important Buildings and Their Constructors. (NY: Architectural Catalog Co.. c.1927). Grad. NA737 .K12 A67.

Bostick, William A.. ed.. The Legacy of Albert Kahn. (Detroit. MI: Detroit Institute of Arts. 1970). UMMU NA737 .K12 A3.

Bucci, Federico. Albert Kahn: Architect of Ford. (NY: Princeton Architectural Press. c. 1993). UMMU NA737 .K12 B8313 1993.

Eckert, Kathryn Bishop. Buildings of Michigan. (NY: Oxford University Press. 1993)

Ferry, W. Hawkins. ed.. The Legacy of Albert Kahn. (Detroit. MI: Wayne State University Press. c. 1987). UMMU NA737 .K12 A3 1987.

Graduate Seminar in Museum Practice. Albert Kahn. Architect Abroad. (Exhibition Catalog. University Museum of Art. Ann Arbor. MI.. December 10. 1972-January 14. 1973. [Ann Arbor. MI.: University Art Museum. 1972]). UMMU NA3512 .k33 A25 1972

Hildebrand, Grant. Designing for Industry: The Architecture of Albert Kahn. (Cambridge. MA: The MIT Press. 1974). UMMU NA737 .K12 H64.

King, Sol. Human Considerations and Priorities: The Design Challenge of the Highly Automated and Mechanized Industrial Plant. (Detroit. MI: Albert Kahn Associates. c.1969). UMMU NA6400 .K54x 1969.

King, Sol. Creative-Responsive-Pragmatic; 75 Years of Professional Practice. Albert Kahn & Associates. Architects and Engineers. (NY: Newcomen Society of North America. 1970). UMMU NA737 .A4 K51 1970.

Nelson, George. Industrial Architecture of Albert Kahn. (NY: Architectural Book Publishing Co.. Inc.. c.1939). UMMU NA6210 .K13.

Pratt, John James MacDougall. Albert Kahn at Willistead: Problems of Interpretation. (Ithaca. NY: Cornell University. Department of History of Architecture and Urban Development. typescript). UMMU NA737 .K12 P915 1978.

Scarlett, Alfred B.. The Boyes of the Fyfthe Floore Backe. (Detroit. c.1916). Bentley Historical Library FB3 K12 S286

The University Library. with Addresses at the Dedication. Jan. 7. 1920. (Ann Arbor. MI: University of Michigan Library. 1920). Special Collections. Z733 .M621 A11

General Journal Articles on Kahn:

Senkevitch, Jr.. Anatole. "Albert Kahn—Meisterarchitekt aus Detroit," Bauwelt. v. 86. no. 48. Dec. 29. 1985. p. 2040-2051

Senkevitch, Jr.. Anatole. "Albert Kahn’s Great Soviet Venture as Architect of the First Five-Year Plan. 1929-1932," Dimensions. v. 10. 1996. p. 34-49

Staudenmaier, John M.. "Fordism for Architects," Design Book Review. v. 35/36. Winter/Spring 1995. p. 36-37.

Web Resources:

Albert Kahn: Architect of Modern Times
http://wwnet.com/~lboileau/kahn/

The Buildings of Albert Kahn
http://www.umich.edu/~hist265/SP/1995%20course%20homepage/kahn_buildings.html

Burton Memorial Tower
http://www.music.umich.edu/facilities/burton.html

Detroit Free Press "Building Built for Newspapering."
http://www.freep.com/jobspage/club/600.htm

Detroit News "Rearview Mirror: The most beautiful building in the world."
http://detnews.com/history/fisher/fisher.htm

Detroit News. "Rearview Mirror. Indian Village."
http://detnews.com/history/village/village.htm

Exhibit on Kahn's Drawings
http://www.umich.edu/~urecord/9596/Jul09_96/kahn.htm

The Fabulous Ruins of Detroit
http://www.bhere.com/ruins/

SILS Art Image Browser: Details: Chenonceaux
http://www.sils.umich.edu/Art_History/demoarea/details/1972_2.556.html

Society of Architectural History: Index of Architects
Brief Biographies of American Architects
http://www.sah.org/aame/bioint.html

Yahoo's List of Architects
http://www.yahoo.com/arts/design_arts/architecture/architects/masters/

Angell Hall

Journal Articles:

"Angell Hall. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor." American Architect. v. 129. no. 2496. May 5. 1926. p. 501-502

"The New Angell Hall at U. of M. Ready for Fall Term." Michigan Architect and Engineer. v. 27. no. 6. June 1952. p. 34. 39 (The addition of 1952 was designed by Smith. Hinchman . and Grylls. not Albert Kahn.)

"Angell Hall Addition at the University of Michigan," Michigan Architect and Engineer. v. 27. no. 8. August 1952. p. 4

"University of Michigan New Buildings—Curriculums Enrollment. " Michigan Architect and Engineer. v. 27. no. 8. August 1952. p. 15-16

William L. Clements Library

Journal Articles:

"The Clements Library," Research News. (Office of Research Administration The University of Michigan Ann Arbor). v. 15. no. 12. June 1965. p. 1-15 ILSL Z733 .M633 C63 cop. 2

"The Clements Library A Brief Description. " Bulletin LVII of the Clements Library. Second Edition. 1952. ILSL Z733 .M633 A3 no. 58 1952

Books:

Randolph G. Adams. The Whys and Wherefores of the William L. Clements Library. (Ann Arbor. MI: University of Michigan Press. 1930) ILSL Z733 .M633 A5 1930 c. 2

History of the William L. Clements Library. 1923-1973. (Ann Arbor. MI: The University of Michigan. 1973) ILSL Z733 .M6266 A46

J. Franklin Jameson. The American Historian’s Raw Materials an Address. (Ann Arbor. MI: University of Michigan. 1923) ILSL Z733 .M633 A11 (A dedicatory address made by the Director of the department of Historical Research in the Carnegie Institution.)

Margaret Maxwell. Shaping a Library: William L. Clements as Collector. (Amsterdam: Nico Israel. 1973) ILSL Z989 .C63 M46 1973 (By far the most important and in-depth biography of Clements and the best history of the Clements Library.)

Hatcher Graduate Library and Additions

Journal Articles:

"Biblioteca para la Universidad de Michigan," Arquitectura. Mexico. v.21. no. 63. March 1959. p. 24-28 Could this be the UGL?

Hill Memorial Hall

Books:

Donnelley, Walter. et al.. ed.. The University of Michigan An Encyclopedic Survey. (Ann Arbor. MI: University of Michigan Press. 1958). vol. IV. parts VIII and IX. p. 1640-1643

Journal Articles:

Beckstrom, Janet. "Hill Auditorium. Still going Strong at 75," Ann Arbor Scene Magazine. September 1987. p. 18-20

Bordin, Ruth. The University of Michigan A Pictorial History. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1967). p. 68

"Hill Memorial Hall. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. MI.," American Architect and Building News. v.104. no. 1963. August 6. 1913

Hoyt, J.T.N. "The Acoustics of the Hill Memorial Hall. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor," American Architect and Building News. v. 104. pt. 1. 1913. p. 49-53

Hoyt. J.T.N. "The Acoustics of the Hill Memorial Hall. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor," The Michigan Alumnus. v. 20. 1913. p. 29-33

"Regent Hill’s Bequest," The Michigan Alumnus. v. 16. 1910. p. 159

"The Arthur Hill Memorial Hall," The Michigan Alumnus. v. 18. 1912. p. 186-191

Articles by Kahn:

Kahn, Albert. "Architectural Trend," The Journal of the Maryland Academy of Sciences. v. II. April 1931. p. 106-136

Miscellaneous:

America by Design: The Workplace. Produced by Werner Schumann. written by Spiro Kostof and Werner Schumann. (Alexandria. VA: PBS Video. c.1987). Film and Video Lib. Video 10982-H

Emil Lorch Papers. 1891-1963. Dean of the College of Architecture and Design at the University of Michigan. Bentley Historical Library. 851726 Aa 2 Uam

Fletcher Family Business Records. 1856-1936. Business and legal papers of A.F. Fletcher & Co.. Fletcher. Pack & Co.. George N. Fletcher & Sons. The Thunder Bay Lumber Co.. The Fletcher Power Co.. The Alpena Power Co.. The Alpena Water Co.. and The Alpena Sulphite Fibre Co.. Bentley Historical Library. 851292 Aa 2

Herbert H.Twining Papers. 1927-1980. Plans for home of Herbert Twining. Ann Arbor. MI. by Albert and Malcolm Kahn. Bentley Historical Library. 85431 Aa 2 Ac URI.

Joseph Baker Davis Papers. 1875-1918. Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Dean of Engineering at University of Michigan. Bentley Historical Library. 851126 Aa Uam UAI.

Junius Emery Beal Papers. 1882-1946. Ann Arbor businessman. politician. and publisher of Ann Arbor Courier. Bentley Historical Library. 85884 Aa 2 Ac.

Mortimer E. Cooley Papers. 1873-1944. Dean of the College of Engineering of the University of Michigan. Bentley Historical Library. 851012 AC Ac Aa 2.

Museums (University of Michigan) Records. 1863-1976. Topical files detailing activities of these committees involved in Museums governance. Bentley Historical Library. 86980 Bimu C450 2 outsize.

University of Michigan Architectural Drawings. 1838-1958. Blueprints. renderings. and blue-line prints of original University of Michigan structures. and additions to. and alterations of existing structures. Bentley Historical Library. no call number available.

 

Loree, Douglas D.

 

Lum. H.

Mason Hall. (1841. demolished)

Malcolmson and Higginbotham

 

Morison, Andrew R.

Men’s Residence Halls. South Quadrangle

Journal Articles:

"Men’s Residence Halls. University of Michigan," Michigan Society of Architects Monthly Bulletin. v. 26. Nov. 1952. p. 34-36

Muschenheim, William

 

Otis and Clark

 

Palmer, William C.. (1886-1965)

 

Pond, Pond, Pond, Irving and Kane

Michigan Union

Journal Articles:

"Proposed Student Union Building for the Students and Alumni…" Western Architect. v. 22. Oct. 1915. p. 33

"Proposed Michigan University Building. Ann Arbor. MI.," American Architect. v. 107. 1915. pl. 2056

Saarinen, Eero (1910-1961)

Music Building

Journal Articles:

Entire issue focuses on recent work by Eero Saarinen and Associates. Michigan Society of Architects Bulletin. v. 27. July 1953

Smith, Hinchman, and Grylls

Intramural Sports Building

Journal Articles:

"Intramural Sports Building. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor." American Architect and Building News. v. 135. May 5,1929. p. 607-612

Horace Rackham School of Graduate Studies

Books:

The Building of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan. 1938). LD3285 .H8 .M6

Journal Articles:

"Michigan University’s Newest Addition. the Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Smith. Hinchman. and Grylls. Architects," Pencil Points. v. 20. March 1939. p. 141-156

Spiers and Rohn

 

Van Brunt and Howe

Original University Library

Journal Articles:

"Library of the University of Michigan," American Architect and Building News. v.18. August 1. 1885. p. 55. pl. 501

Ware and Van Brunt

 

Yamasak, Leinweber. and Associates

Northwood Apartments Campus Housing

Journal Articles:

"Campus Housing in New and Varied Patterns. Northwood Apartment Group. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor," Architectural Record,v. 120. August 1956. p. 190-195

York and Sawyer

Lawyer’s Club, Martha Cook Dormitory

Books:

A Book on the Lawyer’s Quadrangle at the University of Michigan. (Ann Arbor: The Regents of University of Michigan. 1931). LD3285 .L4 .M62

Dedicatory Exercise of the Law Quadrangle. The Gift of William Wilson Cook. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Law School. 1934). LD3285 .L$ .A5 1935

Ilene Forsyth. The Uses of Art. Medieval Metaphor in the Michigan Law Quadrangle. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1993). LD3285 .L4 .F67 1993

Kathryn Horste. The Michigan Law Quadrangle. Architecture and Origins. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1997). LD3285 .L38 .H371 1997

A Booklet of the Martha Cook Building at the University of Michigan. (Ann Arbor: Board of Governors of the Martha Cook Building. 1936). LD3285 .M3 .S63 Information on women’s dormitories at the UM.

Journal Articles:

"Lawyer’s Club Building. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor," American Architect and Building News. v.126. 1924. pl. 173-17.

 

Books on the University of Michigan. Its Buildings and History

Ruth Bordin. The University of Michigan A Pictorial History. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1967). UM Call Number. LD3283 B73 c.2

Philip Davis. The University. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1967). UM Call Number. LD3278 D26

Elizabeth M. Farrand. History of the University of Michigan. (Ann Arbor: register Publishing House. 1885). UM Call Number. HD3278 F241

Burke A. Hinsdale. History of the University of Michigan. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan. 1906). UM Call Number. LD3278 H665

Edwin H. Humphrey. The Michigan Book. (Ann Arbor: Inland Press. 1898). UM Call Number. LD 3278 M62 cop 2.

Margo MacInnes. Guide to the Campus of the University of Michigan. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1978). UM Call Number. LD3281 .H152

Postwar Public Works Program for the University of Michigan. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan. 1943). UM Call Number. LD3285 .A3. This book has a heating tunnel map of the University.

Kent Sagendorph. Michigan The Story of the University. (NY: E.P. Dutton and Co.. 1948). UM Call Number. LD3278 .S13

Wilfred Shaw. The University of Michigan. (NY: Harcourt. Brace. and Howe. 1920). UM Call Number. LD3278 .S54

The University of Michigan. a Seasonal Portrait. (Greenwich. CT: Brompton Books Corp.. 1994). UM Call Number. LD3283 .U55 1994

Donnelley. Walter A. . Wilfred B. Shaw. and Ruth W. Gjelsness. eds.,The University of Michigan An Encyclopedic Survey. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1941) Also a 1958 edition by the same authors.

Ryan Solomon. ed.. Facts about Michigan. (Ann Arbor: News and Information Services. 1993). UM Call Number. LD3281 F34x 1993

The University of Michigan. a Description. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1930). UM Call Number. LD3281 .A4 1930 c. 2 (Also a 1933 edition at LD3281 .A4 1933)

The University of Michigan. an Encyclopedic Survey. (Ann Arbor: 1941). UM Call Number. LD3281 .A552 Mention also the Steneck edition

The University of Michigan and Its Students. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan. 1936). UM Call Number. LD3281 .A65

What’s What at Michigan. 1912-1913 Statistics on the University of Michigan. (Ann Arbor: H. Beach Carpenter and Adna R. Johnson. 1912). LD3286 .W55