Angela Shipman Crispin and Egerton L. Crispin bookplate collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of bookplates, proof plates (some signed by the engraver) and dealers' catalogs and lists. Important specialities of the collection include bookplates of medical men, bookplates designed by E. R. French, bookplates of California book collections, as well as bookplates from outside the United States and on special subjects (music, architecture, military, juvenile and angling among others).
Dates of Materials
- Approximately 1900 - Approximately 1960
Creator
- Crispin, Angela. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for use without restriction beyond the standard terms and conditions of Smith College Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. For reproductions of materials that are governed by fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. Researchers are responsible for determining who may hold materials' copyrights and obtaining approval from them. Researchers do not need anything further from Smith College Special Collections to move forward with their use.
Extent
20.583 linear feet (19 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of bookplates assembled by Angela Shipman Crispin (Smith College, Class of 1908) and Dr. Egerton L. Crispin. The collection consists of bookplates, proof plates (some signed by the engraver) and dealers' catalogs and lists.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source unknown.
- Title
- Finding aid to the Angela Shipman Crispin and Egerton L. Crispin bookplate collection
- Status
- Legacy Finding Aid (Updated)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2019-10-28: Add container inventory
- 2019-10-28: Updated legacy finding aid and published.
Repository Details
Part of the Mortimer Rare Book Collection Repository
