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Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1956-003

Scope and Content

This collection is comprised of a 1930s set of intaglio prints and a photocopy of Karl and Wilma Belser's 1938 Christmas card that was drawn by Belser. Most of the prints are signed and dated dry point and etchings by a library staff member, however there is a strong possibility that they maybe engravings. The print themes are European architecture and bust portraits. One print is on a piece of paper that has a cutoff watermark, Michall France.

Dates

  • Creation: 1931-1932, 1938, n.d.

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical Note

Karl Jacob Belser was a Professor of Architectural Engineering from 1929-1941.

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains art pieces by Karl Jacob Belser, including 19 intaglio prints and one page with a pencil signature.

Arrangement

Materials in this collection are arranged in chronological order. Undated materials are at the beginning.

Acquisition Information

This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1956.

Alternate Form Available

Digital images of the illustrations are available on Virginia Tech's Imagebase: http://imagebase.lib.vt.edu/browse.php?folio_ID=/ARCH/bels

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Karl Jacob Belser was completed prior to 2010. Additional description was completed in December 2010.

Title
A Guide to the Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations, 1931-1932, 1938, n.d.
Status
Completed
Subtitle
A Collection in Special Collections
Author
Stephanie Wenger
Date
©2010 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308