Augustus Foster Rose papers

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Augustus Foster Rose papers

1895-1996

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Biographical material; general correspondence file, ca. 1902-1947; project file, 1917; writings by Rose and others describing techniques and styles in jewelry and other metal works, ca. 1906-1938; speeches, 1945 and undated; Rose's recipes for metals and finishes, undated; notes, sketches and studies by Rose done as a student, ca. 1895-1945; teaching notes, 1906; and clippings, ca. 1916-1990, school bulletins, and other printed material. Also found are photographs of Rose, his family and associates, ca. 1914-1945 and undated; 4 phonographs of a lecture given by Rose, 1932; a subject file on the Rhode Island School of Design, ca. 1907-1931; and miscellany, ca. 1912-1928.

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Rose, Augustus F. (Augustus Foster), 1873-1946

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Metalworker, jewelry designer, instructor. Taught at the Rhode Island School of Design and in the Rhode Island public school system. From the description of Augustus Foster Rose papers, 1895-1996. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78707463 ...

Rhode Island School of Design

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The Rhode Island School of Design Faculty originally comprised the RISD Director, the Department heads (Freehand Drawing and Painting; Decorative Design; Architecture; Mechanical Engineering; Modeling and Sculpture; and Children's Dept.), and the registrar as Secretary of the Faculty (1901-1934). At the request of faculty and instructors, the structure of the faculty was modified in 1934 to include all members of the teaching staff. From the guide to the Rho...