Ohio University Student Artist Book Collection
Scope and Content
The Ohio University Student Artist Book collection contains over 1000 artists' books created by students in College of Fine Arts courses. The books are required projects in Graphic Design classes such as Typography,Letterpress Printing, and Graphic Design Studio. Faculty teaching these classes deposit the books each quarter. They are unique in design and single or limited editions.
The collection dates range from the 1970's through the present. Materials are arranged in five series named for the courses in which they were created as well as chronologically. The faculty teaching the course is noted. Each book is also documented with title and author. The subject contents of the books are wide ranging, as are the materials used to create them. Paper, ceramics, rubber, metal, and wool are examples of materials used in individual works in this collection.
The collection dates range from the 1970's through the present. Materials are arranged in five series named for the courses in which they were created as well as chronologically. The faculty teaching the course is noted. Each book is also documented with title and author. The subject contents of the books are wide ranging, as are the materials used to create them. Paper, ceramics, rubber, metal, and wool are examples of materials used in individual works in this collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1979-2010
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1993-2010
Creator
- Student projects from College of Fine Arts courses (Organization)
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Extent
138 boxes
Abstract
The Ohio University student artist book collection includes over 1100 books. The books are primarily created in Graphic design courses and faculty deposit them in the Mahn Center. They are unique creations of art in book form. the guide includes each title, author, and an image of the work.
Statement of Arrangement
Materials are arranged in five series named for the courses in which they were created as well as chronologically. The faculty teaching the course is noted. Each book is also documented with title, author, and image.
Physical Location
Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
- Title
- Guide to the Ohio University Student Artist Book Collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Judith Connick
- Date
- 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
