Overview
Calligraphic manuscripts, drawings, and rubbings.
Dates
- Creation: 1812-1977
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted: fragile; permission of the curator is required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
Images linked to the finding aid describing this collection are intended for public access and educational use. This material is owned and/or held by the Houghton Library, and is provided solely for the purpose of teaching or individual research. Any other use, including commercial reuse, mounting on other systems, or other forms of redistribution requires the permission of the curator.
Extent
.6 linear feet (3 boxes and 1 folder)Works by American calligraphers, including: artistic manuscripts of texts, with or without other decoration; "calligraphic drawings," that is, drawings done with pen-flourishes usually accompanying text; and rubbings of inscriptions.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by the name of the calligrapher, with anonymous items at the end.
Physical Location
b, pf, oversize pf
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from various sources at various times. Accession information is given with the item entry.
The most recent addition to this collection was made in 1993.
Processing Information
Processed by: J. F. Coakley.
Enhanced with digital content by Alison Harris.
- Title
- Miscellaneous American calligraphy, 1812-1977: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01754
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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