Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Church Sketches
1844-1901
Cage 179
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Title
- Church Sketches
- ID
- Cage 179
- Date [inclusive]
- 1844-1901
- Extent
- 1 foot of linear shelf space, 2 boxes
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Two albums containing approximately 1100 mounted pencil sketches of church buildings in England by an unidentified artist, circa 1844-1901.
Preferred Citation
Church Sketches, circa 1844-1901
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Scope and Content
This collection consists of two albums containing mounted pencil sketches by an unidentified artist, depicting church buildings in England. There are approximately 1100 sketches, with captions listing the name and location of the church, as well as the date of the sketch. Each volume includes an index, and volume two contains insertions consisting of correspondence and notes. The volumes were removed from their bindings for preservation purposes in 2008, and the original boards and spine (volume two), including the bookplate of R. Nash Bricknell, were retained. The collection also includes postcards depicting churches in England.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1937 by the estate of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Chapman of Pullman, Washington, founders of the Cosmopolitan Club. It had previously belonged to Washington State College professor Carl Milton Brewster.
Processing Information
Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2008.
Names and Subjects
Subject(s)
- Church buildings -- England
- Church buildings -- Great Britain
- Sketches
- Albums
- Religion
- Architecture