Wilson Wells photograph collection
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of snapshots of gargoyles, taken by Wilson L. Wells, from buildings in Minnesota. There are no negatives available.
Dates
- undated
Creator
- Wells, Wilson L. (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
Wilson L. Wells was born in Breckinridge, Minnesota. He graduated from University High School in 1918 and attended the University of Minnesota for two years. He spent part of his career as a photographer and published the book Barns in the U.S.A.in 1976.
Extent
1 box
Abstract
Collection contains photographs of gargoyles on buildings in Minnesota.
Arrangement
The collection is organized by location: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Pipestone.
Physical Location
Mezzanine
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An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.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 Wilson Wells on January 9, 1981.
- Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Minnesota Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Wilson Wells photograph collection
- 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
