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BANC MSS 94/19 c  
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  • Collection Summary

    Collection Title: Worth Ryder Papers
    Date (inclusive): 1927-1954
    Collection Number: BANC MSS 94/19 c
    Creator: Ryder, Worth Allen, 1884-1960
    Extent: 1 carton 1.2 linear feet
    Repository: The Bancroft Library.
    University of California, Berkeley
    Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
    Phone: (510) 642-6481
    Fax: (510) 642-7589
    Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
    URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
    Abstract: Consists of lectures, exams, art project assignments and criticism written by Worth Ryder during his time at UC Berkeley as a Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor and Professor Emeritus.
    Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English, German
    Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.

    Information for Researchers

    Access Information

    Collection is open for research.

    Conditions of Use

    Materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
    All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley 94720-6000. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Worth Ryder Papers, BANC MSS 94/19 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley

    Indexing Terms

    The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog
    Ryder, Worth Allen, 1884-1960 -- Archives.
    University of California (1868-1952). Dept. of Art -- Faculty.
    University of California, Berkeley. Dept. of Art -- Faculty.
    Faculty papers.
    Lecture notes.

    Administrative Information

    The Worth Ryder papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Virginia McCray (widow of James McCray, Prof. Emeritus of Art at UCB) on December 6, 1993.
    No additions are expected.

    Biography/Organization History

    Papers of Worth Allen Ryder. University of California, Berkeley dept. of Art, Professor Emeritus. B.F.A. Art Students League, N.Y., 1908; appointed Lecturer in Art at U.C. Berkeley in 1927; Associate Professor at U.C. Berkeley 1928-1939; appointed Professorship at U.C. Berkeley in 1939; Professor Emeritus 1952.
    Worth Allen Ryder was born in Kirkwood, Illinois on Nov. 10, 1884, and his family relocated to California soon after. His childhood was spent in Berkeley, though he spent much of his youth in the wilderness, especially the high Sierra mountains. He graduated from Berkeley High School in 1903 and entered UC Berkeley, where he studied for three years before turning to art at the Art Students League in New York. While there, he worked as an usher at the Metropolitan Opera House, where he saw performances by such celebrated figures as Enrico Caruso and Feodor Chaliapin and, by his own telling, enjoyed conversing with Mark Twain about California and the West.
    Ryder was remembered by his colleagues for his integrity and contributions in shaping the Art History department at UC Berkeley. He died on February 17, 1960.

    Scope and Content Note

    Consists of lectures, exams, art project assignments and criticism written by Worth Ryder during his time at U.C. Berkeley as a Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor and Professor Emeritus.
    The lectures and notes date from roughly 1928-1954, and primarily relate to work from the courses Ryder taught. There are also some sketches drawn by Ryder, possibly relating to coursework. The collection arrived both loose and in binders, sometimes organized according to subject, which has been maintained at folder level. There are also project assignments for the art composition classes Ryder taught as well as speeches and lectures from forums and non U.C. Berkeley-related events.