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Edward V. Lofstrom papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: N185

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains prints, original drawings and files of buildings designed by Edward Lofstrom. The bulk of the collection consists of files for residences in Minnesota, but educational, civic and religious buildings are also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957-1993

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on Access

Available for use in the Manuscripts Division reading room. Advance notice is requested.

Restrictions on Use

There are no restrictions on the use of materials in this collection. Copies can be requested if the condition of the originals warrants it.

Biographical Note

Edward V. Lofstrom was born on March 13, 1913 in Litchfield, Minnesota. He earned his B.Arch. from the University of Minnesota in 1935. From 1935-1936, Lofstrom was a draftsman with Mayers, Murray & Phillip (New York, NY) and from 1936-1937 he served in the same capacity with Martin L. Beck (Princeton, NJ). He became a member of the Minnesota Association of Architects in 1941 and the American Institute of Architects in 1945.

Extent

7.5 Cubic Feet

Abstract

Collection contains prints, files and drawings by Minnesota architect Edward V. Lofstrom.

Physical Location

Mezzanine, High Bay

Additional Finding Aid

An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the Northwest Architectural Archives by Edward Lofstrom on August 21, 1999.

Title
Edward V. Lofstrom papers
Author
Karen Spilman
Date
April 2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Northwest Architectural Archives Collecting Area

Contact:

612-625-3550