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Carl A. Bostrom papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MC 51

Scope and Contents

The Carl A. Bostrom papers (MC 51) collection consists of pencil and ink illustrations drawn by Bostrom during his youth. The drawings, ranging anywhere in size from 1" x 1" to 10" x 11" are varied in subject matter: small rural scene sketches, pen and ink portriats, still life, logos, miscellaneous designs and graphics for various R.P.I. publications and societies. The drawings include illustrations used for books and the 1901 Transit yearbook.

Dates

  • Created: 1866-1901

Creator

Extent

1.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of pencil and ink illustrations, portraits, and still life drawings drawn by Bostrom during his youth and college years at R.P.I.

Arrangement Note

Arranged by genre.

Author
A. Zacher
Date
00/00/1991
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Institute Archives and Special Collections Repository

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