Amherst College Library Bookplates Collection
Scope and Contents
Approximately 222 bookplates and bookplate designs, circa 1828-1989, used in the Amherst College library. The collection also includes information about the history of some of the bookplates; a variety of printing blocks, engravings and other print masters, and a small amount of correspondence.
Dates
- 1828-1989
Creator
- Amherst College. Library (Compiler, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
There is no restriction on access to this collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.
Conditions Governing Use
Requests for permission to publish material from the Amherst College Library Bookplates Collection should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.
Extent
1.5 Linear feet (1 records storage box, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Approximately 222 bookplates and bookplate designs, circa 1828-1989, used in the Amherst College library. The collection also includes information about the history of some of the bookplates; a variety of printing blocks, engravings and other print masters, and a small amount of correspondence.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into five series:
- Series 1: Documents
- Series 2: Bookplates
- Series 3: Engraving Plates
- Series 4: Printing Blocks
- Series 5: Original Print Masters
- Bookplates Subject Source: Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Author
- Graham Leach-Krouse (AC 2005), student encoding assistant
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299
archives@amherst.edu