Paula Elliot Collection of Tombstone Rubbings

Paula Elliot Collection of Tombstone Rubbings, 1977

Overview of the Collection

Title: Paula Elliot Collection of Tombstone Rubbings
Dates: 1977 (inclusive)
19771977
Quantity: 4 linear feet of shelf space, (1 map folder)
Collection Number: Cage 5089 (collection)
Summary: Rubbings (lithograph crayon and heelball on paper) of tombstones from several cemeteries along the coast of Maine, made in 1977.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English.

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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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Preferred Citation

Paula Elliot collection of tombstone rubbings

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

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Location of Collection

(MASC STAFF USE): Large map case (basement)

Acquisition Information

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

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2017.

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