Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
- Location: Orange, CA
- Phone: (714) 532-7719
- Email: speccoll@chapman.edu
- Website: https://www.chapman.edu/library/libraries-collections-and-archives/special-collections-and-archives/
The Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives is the principle repository for the preservation and access of the rare and unique collections at Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries. Special Collections holds rare books, manuscripts, maps and collections of enduring value while the Archives preserves the history of the university and the Chapman family. The Library was named by the late Trustee C. Stanley Chapman, Jr., and his wife, Joan Mt. Pleasant Chapman in honor of Joan’s uncle, Frank Mt. Pleasant, a Tuscarora Indian.
Collections at this institution
Hesperian College
A selection of digitized images from the University Archives dealing with Hesperian College in Woodland, CA. This Disciples of Christ school was the first to be organized in California in 1861 and Chapman University traces its lineage to it.
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
6 Items
Hosking Family Photographs Collection
The Ernest and Ruth G. Hosking Family Photo collection spans the period of the mid 1800s to about 1920, and contains photographs of Ernest and Ruth at different ages. In addition, there is a Hosking family album compiled by Carrie J. (Hostlander) Hosking available in the physical collection.
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
66 Items
Japanese Propaganda Posters
A collection of Japanese propaganda posters meant for use during the Japanese invasion of China with puppet governments established in the mid-1930s to 1945.
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
21 Items
John J. O'Connor Collection
This collection contains five scrapbooks dating from 1931 to 1951. Within these scrapbooks are newspaper clippings, congressional memoranda, political commentary and misc. ephemera pertaining to Congressman John J. O’Connor (1885-1960) (D) of New York.
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
5 Items
Jonathan Silent Film Collection
A selection of images from the Jonathan Silent Film collection which covers the early years of the film industry and specifically the contributions of Carl Louis Gregory, Eric Berndt, the Thanhouser Film Studio, and the Edison Studio among others.
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
1,852 Items
Just 30 Words
Issued in a case. Title and imprint from colophon. "Edition of 30 copies printed at the Artists' Press, South Africa" -- colophon. "Reading between the lines of an actual postcard sent to Hungary from Auschwitz by a deported Jew, 1944" -- colophon. Library copy is 4 of 30.
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
5 Items
La scuola siciliana
Volume One: "Transcribed directly from the original manuscripts with seven original colour prints by Clemens-Tobias Lange. Letter-pressed in Nicolas Cochin Romain type. The paper is 100% cotton Acibuonaccorsi paper." -- Volume Two: "Italian critics' edition by Prof. d'A.S. Avalle (Accademia della Crusca) and Roberto Antonalli (Univerita di Roma "La Sapienza") with a translation into German by Tobias Eisermann and Christoph Hoch, 64 pages." -- description from Booklyn website. Colophon also credits Bruno Lill as a third German translator. Troubadour songs from 13th century Sicily in two volumes; the poets: Giacomo da Lentini, Guido delle Colonne, Rinaldo d'Aquino, Jacopo Mostacci, Pier …
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
5 Items
Mendez, et al. v. Westminster, et al. Archive
A selection of images from the Mendez, et al. v. Westminster, et al. Archive
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
26 Items
Oaxaca and the Saguaro Cactus
Handbound by Joe D'Ambrosio in brown cloth and Mexican bark paper onlaid in a Zapotec design on the front cover; "letterpress printed on two colors of Confetti paper"; illustrated throughout with block prints by Joe D'Ambrosio and embellished with two pop-up illustrations which are hand-colored and contain real feathers; laid in a green handmade paper container, which is tied with yucca. Deluxe edition of 25 copies with design binding by D'Ambrosio of full Clansman Niger Goat, with a recesed saguaro cactus design embedded in the front cover, enclosed in a custom slip cse. Library copy is number 24 of an …
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
2 Items
The Portrait
In slipcase. Six Sitter's thoughts in pocket inside back cover. "This is the seventh book from Imprenta Glorias in an edition of 30, finished at Los Angeles in 1997, and is number AP 1. "The design, embellishments, handset type and printing are mine [Gloria Stuart]. Text and self-portraits are by Don Bachardy. The binding is by Allwyn O'Mara"--Colophon. Signed by the artist and the author.
Institution: Chapman University, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
7 Items