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Roy A. Penn Etchings and Photoengravings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC-RAP

Abstract

The Roy A. Penn Etchings and Photoengravings Collection includes etchings and engraved prints collected by Penn. Both American and British engravers are represented in the collection, along with a smaller number of French and German works. The collection includes the work of George Barrie, John Chester Buttre, Capewell and Kimmel, John Cheney, Day and Son, A.L. Dick, Goupil and Company, H.B. Hall and Sons, Charles Theodosius Heath, F.A. Heath, Robert Hicks, Thomas Higham, Illman Brothers, A.H. Payne, Alexander Hay Ritchie, Roberts Brothers, John Rogers, Stephen Alonzo Schoff, John Talfourd Smyth, James Thomson, Wellstood and Peters, and James Tibbits Willmore. Print subjects include contemporary and historical portraits, scenes from paintings and stories, landscapes, interiors, and children. Several prints appear to come from magazines and books, including The Lady's Friend and Peterson's Magazine. Prints are arranged alphabetically by title.

Dates

  • Creation: 1819-1897

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Full Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Holli Teltoe, 2019

Title
Guide to the Roy A. Penn Etchings and Photoengravings Collection
Status
Completed
Date
2019-12-17
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
818-677-4594