Josephine Rich papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Josephine Rich papers
- Date
- 1955-1959
- Creator
- Rich, Josephine
- Extent
- 0.33 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Drafts.
- Drawing.
- Proofs (Printing)
- Preferred Citation
- 59M63: [Identification of item], Josephine Rich papers, 1955-1959, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Josephine Rich is the author of the biographies Pioneer Surgeon, Jean Henri Dunant, and The Doctor Who Saved Babies.
- Jean Henri Dunant was the founder of the American Red Cross and the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
- McDowell House and Museum, Inc. Ephraim McDowell Foundation. 2008. Web. August 30, 2011.
- Scope and Content
- The Josephine Rich papers consist of proofs for the cover art of Pioneer Surgeon and Jean Henri Dunant. It includes the original art by Stephen J. Voorhies, an engraver's proof, a color separation overlay and the final cover art draft for Pioneer Surgeon, as well as a draft of the cover art for Jean Henri Dunant.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
Book cover proofs, 1955-1959
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
Contact SCRC with questions.
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