Pat Alger Collection of Works by Rockwell Kent

(Rare Books & Manuscripts) This collection of 289 items was acquired by the library in 2003. It includes an extensive array of Rockwell Kent's published artwork and writings, along with original pen and ink drawings, wood engravings, lithographs, watercolors, zinc engravings, sketches, textiles, decorative arts, posters, and ephemera.

Information and online access

  • Information about individual items in the collection can be retrieved through either of the online catalogs via a title search for Pat Alger Collection of Works by Rockwell Kent (Boston Public Library)
  • An item-level inventory is available in the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department.

(Rare Books & Manuscripts)