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247. Frederick William Beckman

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.

Published onDec 22, 2023
247. Frederick William Beckman

In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Date

1950-1952

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.

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