Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints, 1915, Art-382, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.9 Cubic Feet Paper prints stored in archival folder
Creator:
Johnston, G. Burke (George Burke), 1907-1995
Abstract:
This collection consists of eight prints depicting moments from Emperor Taisho's coronation in 1915. The prints are numbered 1-6, 8 and 9.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English and Japanese.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints, 1915, Art-382, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of eight prints depicting moments from Emperor Taisho's coronation in 1915. The prints are numbered 2-6, 8 and 9, with one print left unnumbered. The condition of the collection is good, minor signs of age.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in Feburary 1991.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints was completed in July 2025.

Dimensions:
21x15