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Thomas J. Shefchik family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6049

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of family papers, a small number of the architectural records and drawings, photographs, film strips, and slides for a few building projects reflecting a portion of the long careers of father and son.

Dates

  • 1920-1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas J. Shefchik Sr. (6/11/1890 - 4/20/1963) and his son Thomas J. Shefchik, Jr. (10/30/1920 - 7/5/2002) were both architects who lived and worked in Duluth and northern Wisconsin. Thomas Shefchik Sr. began his career as an apprentice draftsman with the firm of Kelly & Lignell. Following his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania, he entered into partnership in 1917 in Duluth with Clyde W. Kelly under the firm name of Kelly & Shefchik. He practiced alone from 1922. He was awarded first place in the open competition of 1926 to design and build the Duluth city hall.

Extent

4.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of family papers, a small number of the architectural records and drawings, photographs, film strips, and slides for a few building projects reflecting a portion of the long careers of father and son.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

Related Materials:

S2209 Duluth Board of Trade, Thomas J. Shefchik blueprints 1948, map case drawer 20

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library.

Title
Guide to the Thomas J. Shefchik family papers
Author
Finding Aid Authors: P. Maus.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Collecting Area Details

Contact The University of Minnesota Duluth Archives and Special Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Kathryn A. Martin Library
University of Minnesota Duluth
416 Library Drive
Duluth MN 55812-3001
(218) 726-8526