Summary Information
Gerrit J. De Gelleke Papers
1894-1958
- De Gelleke, Gerrit J., 1872-1960
Local History Manuscript Collection 346
0.6 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
Gerrit J. De Gelleke was a native Milwaukee architect
who studied under, and later formed a partnership with fellow architect H. J. Van
Ryn and designed many well known Milwaukee buildings. Gerrit and his brother Peter,
also an architect, designed Milwaukee County General Hospital. This collection is
some of De Gelleke's personal papers.
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Biography/History
Gerrit J. De Gelleke (1872–1960) was a native Milwaukee architect who attended the
Ninth Ward School, as well as the old East Side high school located on the corner of
Cass and Knapp streets. De Gelleke studied under, and later formed a partnership
with fellow architect H. J. Van Ryn. Together, they designed the Caswell Building,
the Marine National Exchange Bank Building, the Straus Building, the Milwaukee
University School building, Sabin Science Hall, Milwaukee-Downer College, the
Milwaukee Central Vocational School, the Milwaukee Normal School, Riverside,
Washington and Bay View high schools, as well as number of Milwaukee city grade
schools. Gerrit and his brother Peter, also an architect, designed Milwaukee County
General Hospital which operated from the 1920s through the 1980s. In 1953, Gerrit
was awarded the Edward C. Kemper Award from the American Institute of Architects for
his service as chairman of its finance committee. He passed away February 21,
1960.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains Gerrit J. De Gelleke’s personal financial records, including
account books, a deposit book, property accounts, investment accounts and reports,
as well as correspondence and notes dealing with his financial activity.
Arrangement of the Materials
The series are arranged alphabetically.
Preferred Citation
De Gelleke, Gerrit J., Papers, 1894-1958, Collection 346. Local History Manuscript
Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all
in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript
Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person
appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please
contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel,
privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection
(Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).
No acquisition information is currently available. Materials were accessioned as
Local History Manuscripts.
Inventory by Alice Richards, Fieldworker, 2014. Finding Aid completed by Casey
Lapworth, 2019.
Contents List
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Box
1
Folder
1
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Bank Deposit Book - Marine National Exchange Bank,
1935-1949
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Correspondence
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Box
1
Folder
2-5
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Investment, 1909-1918, 1954-1958
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Box
1
Folder
6
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Personal, 1924
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Miscellaneous, 1954-1955, undated
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Box
1
Folder
8-13
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Personal accounting journals,
1927-1948
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Property account journals
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Box
2
Folder
1
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11th and Wright Streets,
1902-1924
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Box
2
Folder
2
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943 8th Street, volume also includes investment account
information, 1894-1942
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Box
2
Folder
3-4
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Reports – Investment, 1953-1958
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