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Sotheby's catalog collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 669

Scope and Contents

The Sotheby's catalogs collection consists of a non-comprehensive run of catalogs. Valued for the rich images and descriptions of rare materials at auction, the catalogs have been a valuable resource for building MSU Special Collections.

Dates

  • Creation: 1928 - 2000

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by the authors of the items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. For photocopy and duplication requests, please contact the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries.

Extent

approximately 33.75 Linear Feet (135 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Chronological

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was incrementally acquired by MSU Special Collections.

Separated Materials

Some catalogs may have been separated and individually cataloged.

Processing Information

Lydia Tang and Nora Sleasman processed this collection in 2019.

Title
Finding Aid for the Sotheby's catalog collection
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Author
Lydia Tang
Date
2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

Contact:
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing MI 48823 USA