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19th century newspaper illustrations collection

 Collection
Identifier: C0285

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

  • Creation: 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.

Related Material

Special Collections Research Center also holds the Randolph H. Lytton historical Virginia graphic materials collection

Processing Information

Processing completed by Jessica Lynn in 2016. EAD markup completed by Jordan Patty in 2016.

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

Contact:
Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax Virginia 22030 United States
703-993-2220
703-993-8911 (Fax)