naa038 Frederick Strauel papers Archives Staff University of Minnesota Libraries undated

University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, MN 55455

EAD encoding by Karen Spilman, May 2005 English Strauel, Frederick, 1887-1973 Frederick Strauel papers 1908-1926 University of Minnesota Libraries. Northwest Architectural Archives, Manuscripts Division [naa] 3.0 cubic feet Collection contains elevations and floor plans for eight residences, drafted by Frederick Strauel. N 38 English High Bay Administrative Information 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.

Preferred Citation

Frederick Strauel papers (N 38), Northwest Architectural Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by commission name.

Biographical Note

Frederick Strauel was born in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on August 3, 1887. He worked at Clausen, Burch and Pillsbury as an engineer for a short time, then was employed in the engineering department of the Tri-State Telephone and Telegraph Company in Minneapolis for five years (1908-1913). Much of his career was spent as a draftsman in the firm of Purcell andamp; Elmslie (1913-1931). Strauel maintained their office in Minneapolis during the 1920s after the partners left the state. Later, Strauel was a Project Supervisor for the Civil Works Administration and the Minneapolis City Commission (1944-1950s). Frederick Strauel died in Minneapolis in June 1973.

Scope and Content Note

In this collection are elevations and floor plans (original drawings and blueprints) for eight residences, including the K. Paul Carson, Sr., residence, Edina, (1926), H.A. Schroeder residence, Minneapolis (1910), and the F.F. Miller residence in Excelsior (1913), all drafted by Strauel.

Additional Finding Aid

An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.

Related Material in the Northwest Architectural Archives

See Strauel correspondence and drawings in the William G. Purcell papers (N 3)

Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Strauel, Frederick, 1887-1973 -- Archives Architecture, domestic -- Minnesota -- Designs and plans Detailed Contents

The following section contains a detailed list of the materials in the collection.

Carson, Dr. and Mrs. K. Paul

Residence 1926

Comm. #1935? (in dwg box w/N27)

n.l.

Frederick A. Strauel

blueprints, ink on tracing paper

Comer, Mr. W. N.

Store building 1923

3024-3026 Minnehaha Ave.

Minneapolis, MN

Frederick A. Strauel

blueprint, blackline

Finke, F. W.

Residence 1911

(in OS Box)

n.l.

Frederick A. Strauel

blueprints

Hegg, Mr. F. N.

Residence 1924

4736-17th Ave So (Comm. #1927)(in dwg box w/N27)

Minneapolis, MN

Frederick A. Strauel

blueprints

Miller, F. F.

Residence 1913

(in OS Box)

Excelsior, MN

Frederick A. Strauel

ink on linen

Ryan, W. P. Esq.

Residence 1911

(in OS Box)

n.l.

Frederick A. Strauel

ink on linen

Schroeder, H. A.

Residence 1910

3441 Colfax So. (in OS Box)

Minneapolis, MN

Frederick A. Strauel

ink on linen

Stafford, John

Residence 1909

(in OS Box)

Minneapolis, MN

Frederick A. Strauel

ink on linen

Unidentified - 1

Residence n.d

(in OS Box)

n.l.

Frederick A. Strauel

ink on paper

Unidentified - 2

Feed Shed n.d.

n.l.

Frederick A. Strauel

ink on linen

Unidentified - 3

Residence n.d.

(in OS Box)

n.l.

Frederick A. Strauel

ink on paper