Robert Clarence Metcalf

Background

Metcalf, Robert Clarence was born on November 7, 1923 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of George and Helen May (Drake) Metcalf.

Education

Student, Johns Hopkins University, 1943; Bachelor of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1950.

Career

Draftsman, Great Britain Brigham, Junior, Architect, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1948-1952; private practice architecture, Ann Arbor, since 1953; lecturer architecture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1955-1958; assistant professor, University of Michigan, 1958-1963; associate professor, University of Michigan, 1963-1968; professor, University of Michigan, 1968-1991; department chairman, University of Michigan, 1968-1974; dean, University of Michigan (College Architecture and Urban Planning), 1974-1986; Emil Lorch professor emeritus, U. MIch., since 1991; dean emeritus, U. MIch., since 1991. Secretary Michigan Board Registration for Architects, 1975-1979, chairman, 1980-1982.

Achievements

• Robert Clarence Metcalf has been listed as a notable Architect, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow American Institute of Architects (President's award 1999). Member American Institute of Architects Michigan, Association Collegiate Schools Architecture, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Sigma Delta.

Connections

Married Bettie Jane Sponseller, September 15, 1943.

Father:

George Metcalf

Mother:

Helen May (Drake) Metcalf

Spouse:

Bettie Jane Sponseller