Anton Jensen papers
Scope and Content Note
The collection is composed of blueprints for the Howard W. Files residence (Minneapolis, MN) and for "Groveland", the Willis Nash residence (Lake Minnetonka, MN), both dated 1936.
Dates
- 1936
Creator
- Jensen, Anton (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
Anton Jensen was born on March 16, 1876 in Denmark. He earned a degree in architecture from Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri) in 1908. After completing his degree, Jensen worked as a draftsman until 1920, after which he began his own architectural firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Charles E. Bond post No. 9 of Veterans of the Spanish-American War. Anton Jensen died on April 12, 1949.
Extent
1.0 Cubic Feet
Abstract
Collection contains the plans of the Files and Nash residences, designed by architect Anton Jensen.
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An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.
- Architecture, domestic -- Minnesota -- Designs and plans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Anton Jensen 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
