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Anton Jensen papers

 Collection
Identifier: N135

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

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An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.

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

Contact:

612-625-3550