Guide to the Henry C. Bertelsen Papers- MAC 1906-1968 Overview of the Collection Creator: Henry C. Bertelsen Title: Henry C. Bertelsen Papers Dates: 1906-1968 ( inclusive ) Quantity: 5 linear ft. (6 boxes) Collection Number: Ms 57 Summary: Henry Bertelsen studied at the Chicago Institute of Fine Art. After finishing his work there, Bertelsen came to Spokane in 1905. He went to work as a draftsman for the architectural firm of Cutter & Malmgren, continuing to work for Cutter after Karl Malmgren left in 1917. When Cutter departed for California in 1923, Bertelsen took over what remained of the business in payment for back wages. Bertelsen continued to practice until his death in 1963. The collection consists of office correspondence, 1940-1954; financial and tax records, 1938-1948; and building specifications, 1927-1939.The Eastern Washington State Historical Society also has 150 sets of architectural drawings by Bertelsen. Repository: Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture/Eastern Washington State Historical Society Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives 2316 W. First Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (509) 363-5313 Fax: (509) 363-5303 Email: [email protected]Languages: Materials are in English Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a Department of Education Teaching American History grant administered by Educational Service District 101 and Eastern Washington University. Biographical Note Born in Varde, Denmark in 1888, Henry C. Bertelsen arrived in Spokane, Washington in 1905. Before coming to this city he studied art at the Chicago Institute of Fine Art. In 1914, Bertelsen was chief draftsman for Kirkland Cutter in the design of the Davenport Hotel. Other Spokane buildings which he designed in whole or in part include the Spokane Coliseum, the Inland Automobile Association Buildings, the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children, several buildings on the Gonzaga University campus and buildings for the Sisters of the Holy Names. All of these are noted in major sections of the inventory. Bertelsen was very prominent in charitable and civic projects, e.g., the Salvation Army, Booth Memorial Hospital and the Inland Automobile Association. He was a trustee of the Fairmont Cemetery Association, and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Inland
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Guide to the Henry C. Bertelsen Papers- MAC 1906-1968
Overview of the Collection
Creator: Henry C. Bertelsen
Title: Henry C. Bertelsen Papers
Dates: 1906-1968 ( inclusive )
Quantity: 5 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Collection Number: Ms 57
Summary: Henry Bertelsen studied at the Chicago Institute of Fine Art. After finishing his work there, Bertelsen came to Spokane in 1905. He went to work as a draftsman for the architectural firm of Cutter & Malmgren, continuing to work for Cutter after Karl Malmgren left in 1917. When Cutter departed for California in 1923, Bertelsen took over what remained of the business in payment for back wages. Bertelsen continued to practice until his death in 1963. The collection consists of office correspondence, 1940-1954; financial and tax records, 1938-1948; and building specifications, 1927-1939.The Eastern Washington State Historical Society also has 150 sets of architectural drawings by Bertelsen.
Repository: Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture/Eastern Washington State Historical Society Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives
2316 W. First Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (509) 363-5313 Fax: (509) 363-5303 Email: [email protected]
Languages: Materials are in English
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a Department of Education Teaching American History grant administered by Educational Service District 101 and Eastern Washington University.
Biographical Note
Born in Varde, Denmark in 1888, Henry C. Bertelsen arrived in Spokane, Washington in 1905. Before coming to this city he studied art at the Chicago Institute of Fine Art. In 1914, Bertelsen was chief draftsman for Kirkland Cutter in the design of the Davenport Hotel. Other Spokane buildings which he designed in whole or in part include the Spokane Coliseum, the Inland Automobile Association Buildings, the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children, several buildings on the Gonzaga University campus and buildings for the Sisters of the Holy Names. All of these are noted in major sections of the inventory. Bertelsen was very prominent in charitable and civic projects, e.g., the Salvation Army, Booth Memorial Hospital and the Inland Automobile Association. He was a trustee of the Fairmont Cemetery Association, and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Inland
Guide to the Henry C. Bertelsen Papers- MAC 1906-1968
Empire Boy Scout Council, Rotary, Spokane Club, to mention but a few. He died on August 23, 1963 and was survived by his wife Alma G. Bertelsen, who lived to the age of 93 (1888-1981). She was secretary and receptionist at her husband’s firm.
Content Description
The bulk of the folios in the collection contain specifications, change orders, drawings and invoices which give a picture of the of the work of Bertelsen as an architect during and after WWII. In addition to this file Eastern Washington Historical Society has 150 sets of architectural drawings by Bertelsen.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Collection is not restricted.
Restrictions on Use :
Collection is open for use.
Preferred Citation :
Henry C. Bertelsen Papers (Ms 57), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement :
The collection is arranged into two series: a small series of personal records relating to Bertelsen's civic projects and personal life and a projects series. Items in the second series are arranged alphabetically by the name of the project or client. There is also a separate set of drawings.
Custodial History :
Unknown
Acquisition Information :
Purchased from R. Linus Nelson, III, 1985. Accession number L98-44.
Separated Materials :
Architectural drawings have been physically separated from the manuscript collection, but are listed in the inventory.
Related Materials :
Cutter and Malmgren (Ms 49)
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Introduction and Inventory
Guide to the Henry C. Bertelsen Papers- MAC 1906-1968
Container(s)
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Personal Records Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/2 American Institute of Architects 1947 - 1962
1/3 American Institute of Architects: Committee on Civil Defense
1941 - 1942
1/4 Associated Engineers of Spokane 1929 - 1958
1/5 Boy Scouts of American, Inland Empire 1930 - 1959
1/6 Income Tax Estimates 1963
1/7 Income Tax Estimates 1966 - 1968
1/8 Memberships, Miscellaneous
1/9 Investments
1/10 Miscellaneous
1/11 Miscellaneous
1/12 Photograph: Drafting Room Personnel July 19, 1917
1/13 Prosperity Club 1944 - 1945
1/14 Real Estate: Priest Lake Taxes 1964 - 1965
1/15 Records, Personal (See also Ledger, box 5) 1936 - 1946