Church Sketches, 1844-1901

Overview of the Collection

Title
Church Sketches
Dates
1844-1901 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 foot of linear shelf space, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 179 (collection)
Summary
Two albums containing approximately 1100 mounted pencil sketches of church buildings in England by an unidentified artist, circa 1844-1901.
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 DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

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Preferred Citation

Church Sketches, circa 1844-1901

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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 Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2008.

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Subject Terms

  • Albums
  • Church buildings -- England
  • Church buildings -- Great Britain
  • Sketches