19th century newspaper illustrations collection
Scope and Content
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck, Harper's Weekly, and Illustrated London News. The lithographs from Puck are largely satirical in nature and the subject matter is Gilded Age politics. The subject matter of the Harper's Weekly and Illustrated London News focus on the Civil War and Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.
Dates
- 1861-1894
Creator
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from 19th century Civil War and political cartoon lithograph collection must be obtained from Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
Extent
3 Linear Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck, Harper's Weekly, and Illustrated London News.
Arrangement
Organized by subject.
Acquisition Information
Purchased in 2016.
Processing Information
Processing completed by Jessica Lynn in 2016. EAD markup completed by Jordan Patty in 2016.
- Lithography Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States -- Politics and government Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the 19th century Civil War and political cartoon lithograph collection, 1861-1894
- Subtitle
- 19th century Civil War and political cartoon lithograph
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jordan Patty
- Date
- April 18, 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center Repository
Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax Virginia 22030 United States
703-993-2220
703-993-8911 (Fax)
speccoll@gmu.edu
