Gustav F. Weber papers
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains original and blueprint reproductions of drawings for furniture and other interior furnishings and ornamentation designed by Weber and his son, who continued to operate the firm until his retirement in 1994. The original drawings are in pen and ink, watercolor, and pencil. Many are not dated or identified as to client or building.
Those which are identified include the Meyers Arcade (Minneapolis); Mrs. J.M. Bennett residence (Minneapolis); Minnesota Club (St. Paul); E.L. Powers residence (Purcell & Elmslie, architects, Minneapolis, 1910); Wayzata (MN) High School ; and Mrs. F.B. Wells residence (Ferndale, MN).
Dates
- 1883-1980s
Creator
- Weber, Gustav F., 1870-1960 (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
Gustav Weber was born in Paris in 1870. He was trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Marseilles and was brought to the U.S. about 1900 by William French, prominent interior designer in Minneapolis. Weber set up his own firm shortly afterward. He died in Minneapolis in 1960.
Extent
15 Cubic Feet
Abstract
Collection contains original and blueprint reproductions of drawings for interior furnishings and ornamentation by Gustav Weber.
Arrangement
The collection is organized alphabetically by commission name.
Physical Location
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An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.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 Gustav F. Weber, Jr. on October 22, 1982.
- Interior decoration -- Minnesota -- Designs and plans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Gustav F. Weber 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
