Finding Aid to the Watercolor Sketches of Nazca Design MS.593

Holly Rose Larson
Library and Archives at the Autry
2012 October 9
210 South Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
rroom@theautry.org


Contributing Institution: Library and Archives at the Autry
Title: Watercolor Sketches of Nazca Design
Identifier/Call Number: MS.593
Physical Description: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date (inclusive): circa 1950
Abstract: This collection consists of 82 watercolors on paper, taken mainly from Nazca pottery.
Language of Material: English .

Processing History

Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 October 9, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).

Scope and Contents

82 watercolors on paper, taken mainly from Nazca pottery.

Conditions Governing Access

Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives  and fill out the Researcher Application Form.

Custodial History

Collection was loaned to the Southwest Museum by John Kaye, 1950 August 16. Collection permanently donated to the Southwest Museum, 1964 December 28. Watercolor sketches transferred from Curatorial to the Library, 1976 July 15.

Acquisition

Transferred from Curatorial department, 1976 July 15.

Preferred Citation

Watercolor Sketches of Nazca Design, circa 1950, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.593; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Indians of South America -- Peru
Watercolors
Nazca pottery
Nazca (Peru) -- Antiquities