Guide to the Paula Elliot Collection of Tombstone Rubbings 1977
Cage 5089

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
Title
Paula Elliot Collection of Tombstone Rubbings
ID
Cage 5089
Date [inclusive]
1977
Extent
4 linear feet of shelf space, 1 map folder
Location
(MASC STAFF USE): Large map case (basement)
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Rubbings (lithograph crayon and heelball on paper) of tombstones from several cemeteries along the coast of Maine, made in 1977.

Preferred Citation

Paula Elliot collection of tombstone rubbings

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of a set of rubbings (lithograph crayon and heelball on paper) of tombstones from several cemeteries along the coast of Maine, made in 1977. The specific tombstones were selected as a general representation of stone cutting and engraving in early America, and typical symbolism used for tombstones.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2017

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

Paula Elliot donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2008 (MS.2008.12).

Processing Information

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2017.

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Names and Subjects

Geographic Name(s)

Subject(s)

  • Sepulchral monuments -- Maine
  • Rubbing -- Specimens
  • Epitaphs -- Maine
  • Archeology

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