Finding Aid to Worth Ryder Papers, 1927-1954
Jack Doran
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
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© 2011
The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Finding Aid to Worth Ryder Papers, 1927-1954
Collection number: BANC MSS 94/19 c
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/
- Finding Aid Author(s):
- Jack Doran
- Date Completed:
-
2011 October 05
- Finding Aid Encoded By:
- GenX
© 2012 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
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
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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.
SERIES 1: Worth Ryder papers
Arrangement
Arranged to the folder level.
carton 1, folder 1
Course Syllabi
1941-1944
1949
carton 1, folder 4
Lectures: Art Anatomy
1936
1938-1939
carton 1, folder 5
Lectures: Art Anatomy
1939
1945
carton 1, folder 6
Lectures: Baroque Art
1932
carton 1, folder 7
Lectures: Color Theory
1929
1933-1936
1938
1942
1948
1954
carton 1, folder 8
Lectures: Early Christian Art
1928
1932
1934
1936
1941-1943
1946
1949-1951
1953
carton 1, folder 9
Lectures: Florentine Tradition
1930
1933
1936
1938
1943
carton 1, folder 10
Lectures: Florentine Tradition
1945-1949
carton 1, folder 11
Lectures: Florentine Tradition
1950-1953
carton 1, folder 12
Lectures: Florentine Tradition
undated
carton 1, folder 13
Lectures: Modern Art
1930
1936-1938
1940
1948-1949
1952
carton 1, folder 14
Lectures: Sienese Tradition
1930
carton 1, folder 15
Lectures: Sienese Tradition
1932
1941
1947
1949
1951-1955
carton 1, folder 16
Lectures & Speeches
1927
1934
1936
1944
carton 1, folder 17
Letters
1932
1935
1937
1953
carton 1, folder 18
Project Assignments
1942
1946
1949
