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Freundlich collection of Thomas Nast engravings, 1862-1885

 

Summary

Creator:
Freundlich, August L. (1924-2019)
Abstract:
This collection consists of collected Thomas Nast engravings sourced from Harper's Weekly. Included are full editions of Harper's Weekly, as well as individual clippings solely featuring Nast's illustrations. Several images have been mounted and framed on matboard. Nast's cartoons are political and social in nature, commenting on mid to late 19th century American affairs. Items in the collection range from 1862-1885.
Extent:
3.01 Linear Feet
2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Freundlich collection of Thomas Nast engravings, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes Thomas Nast engravings from Harper's Weekly, dated 1862-1885.

Biographical / historical:

August L. Freundlich was a professor and Dean of the Syracuse University School of Art. Dr. Freundlich held the position of Professor, Art Department at the University of South Florida in 1989. Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an American cartoonist and caricaturist who worked extensively with the magazine Harper's Weekly.

Acquisition information:

Dr. and Mrs. August L. Freundlich

Donation.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None.  The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Freundlich collection of Thomas Nast engravings, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA