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George J. Schroepfer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: N43

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains contract drawings and specifications for more than one hundred water and sewage treatment plants throughout the U.S., plus articles, reports, and contract documents. Among the works represented are those in Washington, D.C. (1970); Columbus, Ohio (1934); Calumet, Illinois (1934-1935); Detroit (1936); and Chamberlain, South Dakota (1951). There are also copies of reports written by Schroepfer and minutes of Minneapolis-St. Paul Sanitary District meetings (1940-1942).

Dates

  • Creation: 1912-1971

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

George J. Schroepfer was born in St. Paul on September 7, 1906. He attended the public schools there and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in civil engineering in 1928. In 1930, he earned an M.S. and in 1932, he earned his professional civil engineering degree, also from the University of Minnesota. He became assistant chief engineer for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Sanitary District in 1933, responsible for the design and construction of new facilities. In June 1938, he was appointed chief engineer and superintendent of the sanitary district. From 1935 to 1943, he lectured occasionally at the University and in 1943, accepted a part-time appointment as lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering. In 1945, he became professor of sanitary engineering. During World War II, he was a consultant in sewage treatment for the Federal Government. Schroepfer retired from the University in 1972 and died in Minneapolis on March 11, 1984.

Extent

15 Cubic Feet

Abstract

Collection contains contract drawings and specifications for more than one hundred water and sewage treatment plants throughout the U.S., plus articles, reports and contract documents.

Physical Location

High Bay

Additional Finding Aid

An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.

Related Material in the Northwest Architectural Archives

George Schroepfer papers, University of Minnesota Archives

Title
George J. Schroepfer papers
Author
Archives Staff
Date
undated
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:

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