Background
Chillman, James was born on December 24, 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Henry and Clara Emma (Miller) Chillman.
architect educator museum director
Chillman, James was born on December 24, 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Henry and Clara Emma (Miller) Chillman.
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1913, Master of Science, 1914. Student Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1915-1916, American Academy in Rome, 1919.
Instructor in drawing, University of Pennsylvania, 1914-1916. Instructor in architecture, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 1916-1919, assistant professor, 1922-1945. associate professor, 1945-1947, professor, 1947-1961, trustee professor, 1961-1972, Agnes Cullen Arnold professor fine Arts, 1970-1972. Director Museum Fine Arts, Houston, 1924-1953, emeritus, 1953, also life trustee.
Also consultant architect, Houston, 1924.
Lecturer archaeology, Summer School, University of Pennsylvania, 1925-1929. Past lecturer Intercollegiate Tours, Boston.
Lecturer Woman’s Institute of Houston. Past member of staff of art lectures
The bureau of University Travel, spending 14 summers in Europe and 8 in Mexico Chairman architectural committee, Texas Medical Center, Houston.
Fellow in archaeology, American Academy Rome, 1919-1922, American International Assurance, 1950. Fellow emeritus American International Assurance. Member Texas Fine Arts Association (past president
Kiwanian.
Clubs: Faculty (Rice Institute) University (Houston).
Married Dorothy Dawes, July 2, 1923. Children: Helen, Dawes.