Barry Moser (b.1940) is a graphic artist and printmaker. He has illustrated several books, including Chelmaxions (1977), Song of songs (1977), Moby Dick (1978), The divine comedy of Dante, Inferno (1980), and Alice's adventures in wonderland (1982). The collection consists of 25 wood engraving blocks by Moser for The Gold Rush (1985).

Moser was born on October 15, 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee; became a graphic artist and printmaker; attended Auburn University; studied with George Cress at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and with Leonard Baskin and Jack Coughlin; head of studio art, Williston Northampton School (1967-82), and beginning in 1990, with the Rhode Island School of Design; exhibited in one-man shows at the Berkshire Museum (1973) and the Boston Athenaeum (1976); also exhibited at the Los Angeles National Print Show (1974) and the Library of Congress National Print Exhibit (1975-76); worked in ink and wood; member, American Printing History Association, and winner of American Book Award; illustrated several books, including Chelmaxions (1977), Song of songs (1977), Thistles & thorns (1977), Moby Dick (1978), The divine comedy of Dante, Inferno (1980), Alice's adventures in wonderland (1982), and Through the looking glass (1983).

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box (.5 linear ft.)

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