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American artists autograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2405

Scope and Contents

Autographs of prominent artists of the United States. Most of the items date from around the turn of the twentieth century. Many of the autographs are accompanied with portraits of the artists and copies of some of their art work apparently taken from magazines. Some of the autographs are found at the bottom of brief notes or letters. One item is a menu with numerous autographs on it.

Dates

  • approximately 1880-1920

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from American artists autograph collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Author, artist, and art instructor at Brigham Young University.

Extent

2 linear Feet

Custodial History

Donated.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated.

Appraisal

Arts and Communications.

General

Finding aid available in repository.

Title
Register of American artists autograph collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 21
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States