Frederick Polley collection
Collection
Identifier: L438
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of sketches and sketch reproductions by Frederick Polley in Indiana ranging from 1923 to 1946.
Dates
- 1923-1946
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Frederick Polley was born in Union City, Indiana in 1873. He was a student at Corcoran School of Art, the John Herron Art School, the Indiana University extension, and Purdue University. He was an editor-publisher of the Union City News, a freelance commercial artist, draftsman of the United States Topographical Bureau, instructor at the Indianapolis Public Schools, and head of graphic arts department at Arsenal Technical School. Polley was also a book illustrator, a contributor to the Indianapolis Sunday Star, and author-illustrator. He had his work displayed in many regional and national exhibit halls. Frederick Polley passed away in 1957.
Extent
1.2 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes, 8 volumes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation on 1944/09/06 by Mrs. Janet Jaehne.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/08/31 by Kori Nell. EAD finding aid created 2016/08/31 by Kori Nell.
- Title
- Frederick Polley collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
