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Drew Library Catalog: http://catalog.drew.edu Research Resources: http://www.depts.drew.edu/lib/research.html
Drew University Library
Introduction to the History of American Interiors
Locating Books:
To identify books that are available, start by checking Drew Library’s catalog (http://catalog.drew.edu/ ). Doing a keyword search for “interior design,” “furniture,” or a narrower terms such as "kitchen" will help you identify the specific subject headings you should use within library catalogs in general. Follow up on any cross-referenced subject headings.
Other databases to check include:
WorldCat |
The combined
holdings of some 20,000 libraries. Because it is such a large database, find
the terms you want to search in the Drew Catalog first. (“Research Resources”) |
CATNYP |
New
York Public Research Library’s catalog, including the holdings of the
Art and Architecture Division (http://catnyp.nypl.org/ ) |
Local public library catalogs |
Select
a library that’s strong in local history, such as Morristown/Morristownship
Library – but be aware that they may have material in their local history
section that does not show up in the catalog. (http://web2.morris.org/
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Locating Journal Articles:
To find modern journal articles on your topic, consult the following indexes to historical or technical literature (if no call number is provided, the index is available at the “Research Resources page):
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Art and Archaeology Technical Abstracts, 1966-present: Consult the “Subject Index” in the back of each volume, and look up the entry number in the front. |
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Art Index: Indexes reports on exhibits, scholarly material on crafts, etc. Available electronically from 1984 on, and in paper from 1950 to 1983 |
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Avery
Index to Architectural Periodicals: This index is the most specialized for the
field. Drew does not own or
have access to it. It is
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Locating Contemporary Journal or Newspaper Articles:
The concept of indexing is a relatively new one, and gathered momentum
only around the turn into the twentieth century. Indexes of material prior
to that time are scarce, narrow and clunky. Some examples of such resources:
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Poole's
Index to Periodical Literature, 1802-1907. |
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19th
Century Readers' Guide. |
Does Drew Own the Journal?
To find out whether we own or have access to a specific journal title (nb: you're looking for the title of the journal, NOT the title of the article), consult the guide, Finding Periodicals, at http://depts.drew.edu/lib/guides/findperiodicals.html.
Locating Images:
Use the Drew Catalog or WorldCat
to locate books on art, containing paintings that might include interiors. A keyword search for “painting and 19th
and ‘
Also consult Grove Dictionary of Art, which provides access to electronic images, both of works of art, and furniture. Online at “Research Resources”.
A Guide to American Trade Catalogs, 1744-1900 (016.381 R757g) lists contemporary manufacturers' or retailers' catalogs, which by the end of the 19th century were often heavily illustrated. Known locations are indicated, but you can also check WorldCat, although many libraries have not cataloged such publications.
Special Collections and Materials:
A host of other material, including local historical maps, microfilm images of census enumerations, and church records, are often housed in special collections or archives within libraries, and often not included in the library’s catalog. Some suggestions:
Contemporary Journals to Browse:
The following are
possible titles Drew holds from the 19th and early 20th centuries, to peruse
in search of illustrations:
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