Edward M. Catich rubbings
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Catich
Abstract
Calligrapher, artist, and Roman Catholic priest Fr. Edward M. Catich taught art and other subjects for 40 years at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. His collection of monument rubbings were made for his personal research purposes, and assisted in his authoritative tomes on early Roman calligraphy, including his book "Letters Redrawn From the Trajan Inscription in Rome."
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1936-1960s
Creator
- Catich, Edward M. (Artist, Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
5 Linear Feet (10 document tubes of rolled documents)
Location
4a 29 2
Source
- Catich, Edward M. (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Edward M. Catich rubbings, approximately 1936-1960s
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org