Edward V. Lofstrom papers
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
- Lofstrom, Edward V., 1913- (Person)
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An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.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