University Art Collection
Scope and Contents
A wide variety of works of art, many related to Baltimore history and few related to the University's history. Items inculde paintings, etchings, lithographic prints, photographs, sculptural objects, miscellaneous illustrations from published volumes and artifacts.
Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Records are open for research.
Accessibility Statement
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Extent
7.917 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Collection is organized into 19 series. Series 2 has two sub-series. Series 11 has 6 sub-series. Series 13 has 4 sub-series. These series only define the organization of the boxed material on shelf, not the material on pallets.
Physical Location
7.917 Linear feet of collection material is in boxes on shelf. In addition, there are 7 pallets of material in LC Basement Room 3 and additional sculptures, artifacts and prints on pallets and pedestals in LC Basement Room 18.
Accessing Digital Copies
Digital versions of items in this collection may be available online. Browse records in Collection Organization or use the Digital Materials tab to locate items with associated digital content. Records with digital objects may be identified by a digital object icon.
Physical Description
Condition of material varies widely. A large portion of the framed two-dimensional work was stored on permanent display on the fourth floor of Langsdale Library and was exposed to high light levels (circa 2006-2013). Many works are on loan to administrative offices or university buildings across campus. These works also subject to high light levels and wear associated with long-term display.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Baltimore Institutional Archives Repository