Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations, Ms1956-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Belser, Karl J., 1902-1972
Abstract:
The collection contains art pieces by VPI professor Karl Jacob Belser (1902-1972), including 19 intaglio prints and one page with a pencil signature.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations, Ms1956-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

Karl Jacob Belser (1902-1972) was a Professor of Architectural Engineering at VPI from 1929 through 1941.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1956.
Processing information:

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

Arrangement:

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

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard