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New York University Archives Collection of Bookplates and Engravers Plates

Call Number

MC.403

Date

circa 20th century

Creator

New York University Archives

Extent

0.73 Linear Feet
in 1 card box and a half manuscript box

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Abstract

The New York University Archives Collection of Bookplates and Engravers Plates (circa 20th century) consists of bookplates and engravers plates. Examples of images found on these plates include the NYU Torch, the NYU Libraries logos, insignia of other libraries that donated materials to NYU, and in memoriam designs representing individuals who donated to the library.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by format.

Scope and Contents

The New York University Archives Collection of Bookplates and Engravers Plates (circa 20th century) consists of 7 engravers plates and 3 folders of book plates. Examples of images found on these plates include the NYU Torch, the NYU Libraries logos, insignia of other libraries that donated materials to NYU, and in memoriam designs representing individuals who donated to the library.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use materials in the collection in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; New York University Archives Collection of Bookplates and Engravers Plates; MC 403; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials in this collection were transferred from the New York University Archives Photograph Collection (PHOTO 00001) in May 2024. The accession number associated with this collection is 2024.044.

Collection processed by

Aki Snyder

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-05-29 15:37:28 -0400.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Finding aid written in English

Processing Information

In May 2024, book plates and engravers plates were removed from the New York University Archives Photograph Collection (PHOTO 00001) and made into a new collection, MC 403. Metal plates were wrapped in tissue paper and placed in an acid free box. Printed books plates were rehoused in an acid-free box and folders. Materials were described on the collection-level and inventoried at the box-level.

Repository

New York University Archives
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012