Digital Project Proposal Form
Penn State University Libraries
Fiscal Year 2010/2011
Project Title: Drawing Cards from the Albert A. Anderson Jr. and Evelynn M. Ellis Art Education
Collection
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Application Submitted By:Sandy Stelts
_____________________________________Date:_January 28, 2011
Brief Project Description (abstract of 100 words or less): This is the first of a multi-year proposal to
scan important portions of the Albert A. Anderson, Jr. and Evelynn M. Ellis Art Education Collection, which
consists of some 650 rare American art instruction books published between 1794 and the mid-20th century.
The sets of illustrated drawing cards have remained little known to scholars. Few survive because they were
passed around from student to student and used heavily, often to the point of disintegration. We hope to begin
the digitization of the Anderson/Ellis Collection with the cards and then scan significant items from the
collection annually, using our exhibition catalogue *Teaching America to Draw* as our guide.
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Is this a _X__ New Project_____ continuation ___”redo”
Scope of the
Collection
Format of Original
Check all that apply
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Duplication of
Effort
Years of coverage: __1849 to
1890_____________________________________________
Number of items/boxes/etc.: ca. 600 scans of cards (sometimes recto and
verso) , envelopes, and printed matter
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Other (please specify): ___________________________________________
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Data or data sets
Text (books, journals, manuscripts, newspapers)
Maps
Visual materials (photographs, postcards, slides, etc.)
Audio
Video
Multimedia
Microfilm
Other formats (please specify): ___________________________________
X Content has not been previously digitized
 Content is not under consideration for digitization by another entity
 Other (please specify): _________________________________________
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Intellectual
Rights
For additional
information see
http://tlt.its.psu.edu/dmd/
teachact/ or Contact
Becky Albitz
rsa4@psu.edu
How Project Fits
in with the
Libraries’ Mission
and/or Strategic
Plan
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Check all that apply and
explain on separate
sheet (for additional
information see
https://intranet.libraries.p
su.edu/home/groups/ad
mintf/digitization_review.
html )
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Source materials are in the public domain
University owns or has intellectual property rights to the content
University has acquired permissions in perpetuity (or for long-term) from owner
University’s use of content can be justified under fair use guidelines and the
University is able to control online access
 Intellectual property rights/ownership issues need further investigation
ATTACH DEED OF GIFT DOCUMENTATION WHEN APPLICABLE
X Supports one or more of the University’s or Libraries’ Strategic goals and
missions (for additional information see
https://intranet.libraries.psu.edu/etc/medialib/psulstaffmedialibrary/admin/documents.
Par.27957.File.dat/final_univ_libr_strategic_plan_june_2008.pdf or
http://www.research.psu.edu/about/strategicplan.pdf
X Relates to subjects identified in “Recommended Subjects for Digital Projects”
(please specify): __History of art education
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(for additional information see
https://intranet.libraries.psu.edu/home/groups/admintf/digitization_review.html)
X Supports the University’s teaching, research and outreach efforts
 Expands the Libraries’ technical knowledge and expertise
 Supports Pennsylvania-related initiatives
Existing demand by an identifiable audience (please specify): __We have
received queries from art educators, museum curators, paper
conservators, librarians, and art historians. Some of these items have
4 Target Audience(s) been loaned for exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh.
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 Current level of use of the analog (please specify):_______________________
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Significance of
Project/Value and
Demand
Check all that apply
X Complements existing collection strengths or fills gap in existing virtual collection
X Contributes to the development of critical subject mass of digital materials in
areas of strong demand
X Content is unique, rare, or difficult to access
X Results in a reduction in handling of fragile material
X Protects materials at high risk of theft or mutilation (and loss of loose items)
X Addresses material that is deteriorating
X Incorporates value-added services that enhance usability (e.g., through new
search capabilities, integration of formats, links to other materials, the ability to
manipulate images and text, or study material in new ways)
 Generates economies (e.g., by eliminating the need to acquire resources, freeing
up staff time, etc.)
 Other (please specify): _________________________________________
ATTACH LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR PROJECT
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Source Materials
and Metadata
X Collection Cataloged? Yes / No. SEE LIST OF CATALOGED ITEMS BELOW
 Title control number (from CAT): ______________________
 OCLC number: ____________________________________
X Metadata plan is in place, adheres to national standards, and recognizes local
constraints
 Metadata issues need further investigation
X Source Materials can be safely digitized and will produce good quality digital
output
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Collaboration &
Relationships
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Project Planning
 Creates or enhances a collaborative partnership
 Provides first-time opportunities for library staff to be involved with and gain
expertise in creating a digital project
 Enhances intra-institutional collaboration
 Other (please specify): _________________________________________
X Discussions with stakeholders have taken place
 Discussions with stakeholders have NOT taken place yet
 Others potentially involved in project (please specify, e.g.: other academic units,
other institutions): _______________________________________________
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 Internal funding available to cover project. Yes / No. If yes, list source:
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 External funding available to cover project. Yes / No. If yes, list source:
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Resources
and Funding
X Respects existing subject location staff and resources to complete project. List
staff who will be available to work on this project:_Sandy Stelts and Meredith Weber,
Special Collections. I approve of Meredith’s
participation._______________________
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Please confirm that this has been included in unit work plans and approved by supervisor(s)
Please send all forms to Bonnie Osif at bao2@psu.edu
Proposed Anderson/Ellis Collection Drawing Cards to be Digitized
Personal Author: Steeley, Frank.
Title: Bacon's "excelsior" drawing cards. Soft grey line
series part V [activity card] : corresponding with
Bacon's new drawing charts / by Frank Steeley &
Bernard H. Trotman.
Publication info: London : G.W. Bacon & Co., Ltd., [186-?]
Local system #: (OCoLC)55719792
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC660.B33 1860
1
LOCATION
MULTIMEDIA
Personal Author:
Title:
Publication info:
Physical Description:
Local system #:
Local system #:
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Coe, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Hutchins), 1799-1883.
Coe's new drawing cards for schools.
New York : D. Appleton, [185-].
v. : ill. ; 16 cm.
LIAS2299654
(OCoLC)10383297
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
LOCATION
1)NC660.C64N4 185X no.1
1
BOOK
RARE-BOOK
no circ
2
BOOK
2)NC660.C64N4 185X no.2
RARE-BOOK
no circ
1
BOOK
3)NC660.C64N4 185X no.3
RARE-BOOK
no circ
1
BOOK
4)NC660.C64N4 185X no.5
RARE-BOOK
no circ
RARE-BOOK
no circ
2
BOOK
RARE-BOOK
5)NC660.C64N4 185X no.10
no circ
1
1
BOOK
BOOK
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Title: Cottages [art reproduction] : an introduction to
landscape.
Publication info: New York : John Wiley & Son, 1866.
Local system #: (OCoLC)55719705
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC660.C67 1866
1
MULTIMEDIA
LOCATION
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Personal Author: Smith, Walter, 1836-1886.
Title: Drawing cards to be used in connection with the
Teachers' manual for teaching drawing in primary
schools. [activity cards]
Publication info: Boston : L. Prang and Company, c1881.
Local system #: (Sirsi) a2208268
Local system #: (OCoLC)55719259
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC620.S65 1881
1
BOOK
LOCATION
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Personal Author: Hall, Abbie G.
Title: Drawing made easy [activity card] : a set of fifty
exercises on cards. Fourth series / Abbie G. Hall.
Publication info: Chicago : A. Flanagan, [189-?]
Local system #: (OCoLC)83912089
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC660.D75 1890
1
MULTIMEDIA
LOCATION
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Personal Author: Nutting, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1803?-1887.
Title: Initiatory drawing cards, in four parts : eighteen
cards in each, presenting carefully drawn examples,
and accompanied by directions illustrating the first
principles of drawing : for the use of schools and
families / By B.F. Nutting.
Publication info: Boston, M.J. Whipple, 1849.
Local system #: (OCoLC)55718956
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC705.N88 1849 pt.1
LOCATION
1
BOOK
2)NC705.N88 1849 pt.4
1
BOOK
RARE-BOOK
no circ
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Title: Krüsi's easy drawing lessons for kindergarten and
primary schools. Series III [activity card]
Publication info: New York : D. Appleton & Co., c1880.
Local system #: (OCoLC)55719780
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC660.K78 1880
1
LOCATION
MULTIMEDIA
Title:
Publication info:
Local system #:
Local system #:
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Nutting's pioneer drawing cards. [activity cards]
Boston : Higgins & Bradley, 1856.
(Sirsi) a2209299
(OCoLC)55720095
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC750.N88 1856
1
MULTIMEDIA
LOCATION
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Personal Author: Schuster, Sigismond, b. 1807.
Title: Practical drawing-book, for schools and
self-instruction : containing heads and figures,
landscapes, flowers, animals and ornamental drawings,
as well as some very useful instructions for their
imitation : with a historical sketch of the arts of
painting, drawing, and sculpture, and an exposition of
the new and celebrated method of M. Dupuis, highly
interesting for teachers / by Sigismond Schuster.
Publication info: New York : published by Ivison & Phinney, 1854.
Physical Description: 16 p., 30, 2 leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 x 30 cm.
Local system #: (Sirsi) a2226538
Local system #: (OCoLC)316864993
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
1)NC660.S38 1854
1
BOOK
LOCATION
RARE-BOOK
no circ
Personal Author: White, George G. (George Gorgas), d.1898.
Title: Progressive art studies; elementary / by George G.
Publication info:
Physical Description:
Local system #:
Local system #:
White.
New York : Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co., 1875-1876.
4 v. pl., diagrs. ; 0 x 26 cm.
(Sirsi) a2296681
(OCoLC)9304428
UP-SPECCOL CALL NUMBER
COPY MATERIAL
LOCATION
1)NC620.W54 1876 pt.A Q
1
BOOK
RARE-BOOK
no circ