Europe -- Description and travel

Abstract 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...

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A travel diary from 22 year old Mary Elizabeth Williams as she traveled throughout Europe, spending considering time in Germany. Ms. Williams writes about her experiences visiting historic architecture, museums, churches, and operas. There is also Ms. William's commentary on Mass and specific Marian artwork, some of which was later destroyed during World War II.

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Travel journal from Mrs. E. A. Bean throughout Italy, including Florence, Pisa, Rome, Bologna, and Lucca, among other locations. Describes Mrs. Bean's observations of religious devotion, such as woman attending Mass with rosaries, and remarks on various cultural heritage sites with Marian artwork and statues.