Guide to the Arthur Bridgman Clark Papers

Daniel Hartwig
Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford, California
October 2010
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Overview

Call Number: SC0275
Creator: Clark, Arthur Bridgman, 1866-1948
Title: Arthur Bridgman Clark papers
Dates: 1904-1931
Bulk Dates: 1904-1931
Physical Description: 8 Linear feet
Summary: Collection includes genealogical material relating to the family of Professor Arthur B. Clark; "Drawings and notes of a motor trip" through Europe, Spain and Morocco in 1931-32 by Arthur B. Clark and Grace Clark (printed volumes, letters, original drawings, and prints); financial records, 1906-1921, and miscellaneous papers, 1864-1904; and original woodblocks, prints and copper plates by Professor Clark.
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: specialcollections@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc

Administrative Information

Provenance

Gift of Dr. Esther Clark, 1982.

Information about Access

This collection is open for research.

Ownership & Copyright

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Cite As

Arthur Bridgman Clark Papers (SC0275). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Biographical/Historical Sketch

Head of the Department of Art, Professor Clark taught at Stanford from 1893 until his retirement in 1931. He specialized in the printing method.

Description of the Collection

Collection includes genealogical material relating to the family of Professor Arthur B. Clark; "Drawings and notes of a motor trip" through Europe, Spain and Morocco in 1931-32 by Arthur B. Clark and Grace Clark (printed volumes, letters, original drawings, and prints); financial records, 1906-1921, and miscellaneous papers, 1864-1904; and original woodblocks, prints and copper plates by Professor Clark.

Access Terms

Clark, Arthur Bridgman, 1866-1948
Stanford University. Department of Art. Faculty.
Europe --Description and travel.
Morocco --Description and travel.
Spain --Description and travel.
Woodblocks.


 

Papers

Box 1

3 copies of Clark's Family Genealogy (unbound).

Box 1

1 folder of miscellaneous sheets and correspondence related to the Genealogy.

Box 1

Stanford Illustrated Review issue containing an article on Clark becoming Professor Emeritus. 1931 Jun

Box 1

“Drawings and Notes of a Motor Trip” (unbound pamphlets), Vol. I (3 copies), Vol. II (3 copies), Vol. III (2 copies), Vol. IV (1 Copy).

Box 1

Negatives of photos for the Genealogy, etc.

Box 2

Manuscript letters and drawings of the 1931-32 trip through Europe.

Box 3

Original printing plates (woodblocks and etched plates).

Box 4

Original printing plates (woodblocks and etched plates).

Box 5

Original printing plates (woodblocks and etched plates).

Box 6

Original printing plates (woodblocks and etched plates).

Box 7

Account book pages circa 1906-1907

Box 7

Misc. accounts 1906-1908

Box 7

Bond statements

Box 7

Misc. financial papers 1917-1921

Box 7

Mayfield Board of Trade brochure 1904

Box 7

Ilion Agricultural Works price list 1864