Stanley Allen Moe Papers, 1912-2004

Collection Overview

Abstract

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

Folder 1: Yellowstone Letters from Stanley Moe to Doris Moe, 1941

Folder 2: Letters from Stanley Moe to Doris Moe, January 8, 1942-December 31, 1942

Folder 3: Letters from Stanley Moe to Doris Moe, January 1, 1943-October 7, 1943

Folder 4: Letters from Stanley Moe to Doris Moe, 1952

Folder 5: Letters from Stanley Moe to Doris Moe, 1953

Folder 6: Letters from Doris & Billie Moe to Stanley Moe, May 6, 1942-December 29, 1942

Folder 7: Letters from Doris & Billie Moe to Stanley Moe, January 1, 1943-September 14, 1943

Folder 8: Correspondence between Stanley and his parents, October 28, 1941-March 12, 1961

Folder 9: Miscellaneous Letters, 1929-1978

Folder 10: Misc. Documents/Awards

Folder 11: History of DMJM (Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall) 1995/1996

Contains the history of the architectural firm the DMJM, Stanley had a part in editing this and was also interviewed.

Folder 12: Illustrations by Stanley Moe

Folder 13: Newspaper Clippings

Contains newspaper clippings directly mentioning Stanley Moe.

Item 1: "Guild Husbands Show Wives How To Cook The Steak," Valley Times, September 18, 1963

The article outlines how the Valley Heart Guild Children's Hospital members planned a fundraising dinner for the hospital. The guild husbands were interviewed and instructed their wives how to cook the perfect steak. Doris and Stanley are one of the participating couples in this article. Contains two photocopies.

Item 2: "Doris L. Anderson, Stanley, Is Married To Stanley A. Moe," The Minot Daily News, July 27, 1937

Article outlines the marriage of Doris and Stanley, and the overall details of the wedding ceremony as well as guests.

Item 3: "'Minnesota Day' in AFRICA---," Minneapolis Star Journal, December 25, 1942

Article contains a group photograph of Minnesota Army men in Africa who celebrated "Minnesota Day." Stanley Moe is one of the men pictured.

Item 4: Untitled, Duluth News-Tribune, November 28, 1945

Clipping contains announcement that Stanley Moe would show colored movies he took while he was employed as a civilian of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers during a luncheon.

Item 5: "Italy's Lost Colony of Eritrea Described to Kiwanians," Duluth News-Tribune, November 29, 1945

Article describes the intense heat in Eritrea as told to a Kiwanians Meeting in Hotel Duluth. Moe spoke in this meeting and was quoted as saying, "A place so hot the flies haven't the energy to buzz."

Item 6: "Fall Sioux Award recipients achieved in various fields," University of North Dakota Alumni Review, September 1985

Article showcases Stanley Moe's Sioux Award win from the UND Alumni Association.

Item 7: "'Dimjim': Architects for the Space Age" by Seymour Freedgood. Fortune. August 1960.

Folder 14: Stanley Moe High School Documents

Contains Stanley's High School graduation letters, diploma, and notes from fellow classmates.

Box 2

Folder 1: Stanley Moe's Diary, 1938

Contains aspects of Stanley's day-to-day life, as well as information such as his hours worked.

Folder 2: Photographs of/by Stanley Moe & Others, Circa 1921-2001

These photographs are of some of Stanley's travels to Africa and Tokyo, as well as photos of him throughout his life.

Folder 3: Stanley Moe's Travel Photo Album, 1942-1943

Contains photos from Stanley's travels. Also includes context for each photo gathered by his Daughter, Billie Moe.

Folder 4: Moe Family Photo Album, 1930-1931

Contains photos of the Moe family throughout their lives.

Folder 5: Moe Family Photos, Circa 1920-1930

Contains headshots and official photographs of various Moe family members.

Folder 6: Moe Family Scrapbook Pages, 1912-2004

This folder contains individual scrapbook pages of Stanley and his family through all stages of their lives.

Folder 7: Garfve-Johansen: 1814-1981. by Martha Joanne Aaseth Seibel. (family history book)

Folder 8: Essays written by Stanley Moe

Item 1: "Law Cases on the Architect's Business Relations", June 1936

Item 2: "A Treatise on the Theory of Lateral Forces", 1947

Item 3: "Estimating: Notes-Model-Estimate"

Folder 9: "Specifications for Commercial Building for Miss Anna Schumacher: N.E. Corner Dale & University, St. Paul"

Oversize Folder 1

Item 1: Blueprint: Auto Engine Details, January 9, 1931

Item 2: Blueprint: Auto Engine Details, January 9, 1931

Item 3: Blueprint: Auto Engine Details, January 9, 1931

Item 4: Blueprint: Auto Engine Details, January 9, 1931

Item 5: Blueprint: Auto Engine Details, January 29, 1931

Item 6: Blueprint: C.R. & Piston-Assembly, January 1931

Item 7: Blueprint: Unidentified House (6 sheets), May 1932

Item 8: UND Class Assignment

Drawings - 21 plates in total; plate 7 is missing; unnumbered plate in between plates 14 and 15; last plate unnumbered

Item 9: Map: Elevation of Canal, March 1932

Item 10: Drawing: An Amusement Lodge, June 1933

Item 11: Drawing: Art Deco Assignment, Undated

Item 12: Drawing: Library Entrance, Undated

Item 13: Notice Signage: "Better Homes Week"

Sign contains photographs of unsightly yards and houses, meant to encourage attractive looking houses.

Item 14: Blueprint: Duluth Motor Co., Automotive Manufacturers Connecting Rods, December 1931

Item 15: Blueprint: Flance Coupling, October 1931

Item 16: Blueprint: Bolts & Screws, September 1931

Item 17: Blueprint: Pillow Block, November 1931

Item 18: Blueprint: Valve Assembly, January 1932

Item 19: Blueprint: National Valve Company, January 1932

Item 20: Blueprint Sketch: Chest, 2 Pages

These sketches are of an ornate chest. One sheet is of the front and back of the chest, while the second is the side view.

Item 21: Drawing: Unidentified Building Interior, Undated

Item 22: Drawing: Unidentified Church Interior, Watercolor Accents, Undated

Item 23: Drawing: Unidentified Exterior Garden, Watercolor Accents, Undated

Item 24: Blueprint: Keogh House, 6 Sheets, May 1947

Item 25: Fortune magazine, August 1960

Article" "Dimjim: Architect for the Space Age" by Seymour Freedgood. Features color photograph of Stanley A. Moe on page 125