Cummings, Abbott Lowell, 1923-

Abbott Lowell Cummings, noted authority on American architecture, received his B.A. from Oberlin College in 1945, and his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1950. In 1955 he became assistant director of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. He remained with the Society until December 1983, eventually becoming executive director. In 1984 he became the Charles F. Montgomery Professor of American Decorative Arts at Yale University. He retired and achieved emeritus status in 1992.

From the description of Abbott Lowell Cummings papers, 1956-1991 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702161028

Abbott Lowell Cummings, noted authority on American architecture, received his B.A. from Oberlin College in 1945, and his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1950. In 1955 he became assistant director of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. He remained with the Society until December, 1983, eventually becoming executive director. In 1984 he became the Charles F. Montgomery Professor of American Decorative Arts at Yale University. He retired and achieved emeritus status in 1992.

From the guide to the Abbott Lowell Cummings papers, 1956-1991, (Manuscripts and Archives)

Study made under a special grant of the Ohio Legislature for fellowship, held by Cummings from 1946-1948, in the field of American architectural history.

From the description of Ohio's Capitols at Columbus, 1810-1861, 1946-1965 (bulk 1948). (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 40737658