Paula Elliot Collection of Tombstone Rubbings

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.

Content Description

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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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Paula Elliot collection of tombstone rubbings

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

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Administrative Information

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.

Paula Elliot Collection of Tombstone Rubbings, 1977

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