Robert C. Koepnick papers, 1879-1995, 1879-1995 [193-]-[198-].

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Robert C. Koepnick papers, 1879-1995, 1879-1995 [193-]-[198-].

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Papers of Robert C. Koepnick (1907-1995), Dayton sculptor and long-time art instructor at the Dayton Art Institute. Koepnick is well known for his modern perspective on ecclesiastical art, and many of his works appear as architectural elements on churches and professional buildings throughout southwestern Ohio as well as around the United States. This collection includes photographs and sketches of many of his pieces, as well as correspondence related to commissioned work, scrapbooks of related articles, and memorabilia from European travel. The Robert C. Koepnick papers comprise nine boxes of files and photographs related to Koepnick's career as a sculptor and art instructor. Materials include correspondence, freelance ledgers, commission files, personal and professional photographs, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and interviews on VHS tapes. The collection spans 1879-1995, with the bulk of the materials falling between the 1930s and 1980s.

9 boxes (5 linear ft.)

University of Dayton, Roesch Library

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University of Dayton, Roesch Library

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