Portrait bust of Fredrick W. Beckman, founder of Iowa State College Press in 1934 and head of the Department of Technical Journalism, 1911–1927. Presented to Iowa State College by Journalism alumni October 18, 1952.
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date | 1950-1952 |
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Material | Bronze |
Dimensions | 18 x 17.5 x 10.75 in. (45.7 x 44.5 x 27.3 cm) |
Description | Portrait bust of Fredrick W. Beckman, founder of Iowa State College Press in 1934 and head of the Department of Technical Journalism, 1911–1927. Presented to Iowa State College by Journalism alumni October 18, 1952. |
Markings | Signed: Christian Petersen SC |
Provenance / Location | Commissioned by Iowa State College, CPAC. U94.4 |
Alternate Title(s) | n/a |
Notes / Sources | Papers, SC, Box 2 f.6; Des Moines Tribune, Oct. 15, 1952. Image: Ames Daily Tribune, Oct. 15, 1952. |