Collection inventory

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Robert Ward Cutler Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Finding aid created by: Natalie Pace
Date: 2018

Revision history:

Biography

Robert Ward Cutler (1905-1993) attended Syracuse University from 1924 to 1928 in the College of Fine Arts where he majored in Architecture. During his time at the university he was a member of Sigma Chi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Tau Sigma Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Upsilon Alpha. He was also involved in the Fine Arts League, Men's Senate, played baseball, and served as business manager for the Onondagan. Cutler went on to have a long and distinguished career in architecture. He served as director and president of the Building Research Institute, president of the New York Building Congress, president of the Architects League of New York City, president of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of the Board of Trustees as well as chairman of the University Design Board at Syracuse University. He also received numerous honors, including the American Institute of Architects School Medal and the George Arents Pioneer Medal, which is the highest honor that can be received by an alumnus of Syracuse University. Starting in 1978, the Robert W. Cutler Endowed Scholarship was established for students in the Syracuse University School of Architecture.

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a number of letters and a variety of memorabilia belonging to Robert Ward Cutler. Materials in this collection span the years 1926 to 1992. The letters are primarily to Cutler from students thanking him for receiving the Robert W. Cutler Endowed Scholarship. The memorabilia items include many different forms. There are a number of certificates, his diploma from Syracuse University, two medals, one of which is the prestigious George Arents Pioneer Medal award, a scrimshaw, a gavel, several paperweights, a coaster, a portfolio, and pins for various societies and organizations Cutler was involved in.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.

Use Restrictions:

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Related Material

Robert Ward Cutler has a clipping file in the University Archives. The Special Collections Research Center also holds the Robert Cutler Collection.

Selected Search Terms

Names

Cutler, Robert Ward.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Architects -- United States.
Architecture -- Study and teaching.
Architecture -- United States.
Greek letter societies.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Certificates.
Correspondence.
Memorabilia.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Robert Ward Cutler Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Majority of collection was transferred from the School of Architecture to the University Archives in 2003. The portfolio of Robert W. Cutler was given to the School of Architecture by his nephew Mike A. Hatchell in 2006 and transferred to the University Archives.

Processing Information

Collection materials were placed in archival folders, boxes and other enclosures.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

Table of Contents

Papers

Inventory