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Artist Book Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-008

Scope and Contents

Artist Books, at its most basic definition, are works of art in the form of books or inspired by the idea of books. The Lear Center has a growing collection of Artist Books that are open for research and course instruction. The collection has been cataloged and can be browsed in the library catalog.

The Artist Book Collection houses historical documents that reflect the sensibilities of creators in historical times and may contain opinions, language, images, or other content that modern readers may find offensive. The Lear Center and Connecticut College do not endorse the attitudes expressed therein. The Lear Center presents these documents as part of the historical record and recognizes the imperative not to alter it.

Dates

  • Publication: Majority of material found in 1900 - 2023

Full Extent

16 Linear Feet (Four 24.5 inch-long shelves in the reading room.)

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Source of Acquisition

Some books in the collection were purchased from a fund established in honor of Brian D. Rogers, College and Special Collections Librarian, 1975-1999.

Status
Completed
Author
Bailey Rodgers, Lear Center Staff
Date
August 4, 2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London CT 06320 United States
860-439-2654 (Director)
860-439-2686 (College Archivist)