Basic Biographical Details Name: | Robert Sutherland | Designation: | | Born: | 20 November 1914 | Died: | 18 August 1992 | Bio Notes: | Robert Sutherland was born on 20 November 1914 (RIBA Nomination Paper) or 20 November 1915 (Death register) the son of Alexander Sutherland, garage proprietor, and his wife Joanna Lamont. In September 1934 he began the diploma course in architecture at Glasgow School of Art. He sat the Intermediate exam in June 1937 which was followed by a preiod 15 months in the office of Weddell & Inglis. He recommenced the diploma course in September 1938 and in the following June he took a position in the County Architect's Department the address of which was in Park Circus, Glasgow. He completed the diploma couirse in June 1941. From December 1941 until July 1945 he served in the Army and saw active service in North Africa, Italy and France. He sat the Professional Practice exam in December 1945 and was elected ARIBA on 7 May 1946, proposed by Joseph Weekes, William James Smith and Colin Sinclair.
In 1950 his address was 5 Penrith Drive, Glasgow. He remained in the service of Local Government umtil he retired in 29 June 1978 from the post of depute county architect. He retained his membership of the RIBA until at least 1987. He died at Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow, aged 76, on 18 August 1992, survived by his wife, Oomah Macquarrie. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | c/o Mrs Russell/57, Glenfarg Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Private | 1946 * | | | | 5, Penrith Drive, Glasgow, Scotland | Private/business(?) | 1950 * | | | | 2, Ailsa Drive, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Private | 1951 | c. 1953 | | | 7, Princes Terrace, Glasgow, Scotland | Private | 1979 * | 1992 | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
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ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Post Office Directories | | | | | c.1953-4 | | RIBA | 1950 | The RIBA Kalendar 1950-1951 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | | | RIBA | 1987 | RIBA Directory of Members 1987 | | | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 16 November 1951 | | | p697 | | Builder | 16 July 1954 | | | p118 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | A no8688 (Combbined Box 215) |
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