Philip Phelps's Study

Creator

Preview

Type

Image

Format

image/jpeg

Description

Image of Philip Phelps's study, or office, at Hope College in Van Vleck Hall. Two walls have built-in bookshelves, all filled with books. A desk is along one wall and has books, documents, a calendar, and what appears to be an ink well. There is a cushioned chair and another chair in front of the desk, along with a basket under the desk. Several portraits and pictures are propped among the bookshelves. On the left side of the room is a credenza with more bookshelves on top of it. There are more books and papers stacked on the credenza. There is a patterned rug on the floor.

Spatial Coverage

Holland (Mich.)

Subject

Phelps, Philip, 1826-; College buildings; Christian universities and colleges; Bookcases; Desks

Source

Bruins, Elton J., and Karen G. Schakel (Eds.). (2011). Envisioning Hope College: Letters written by Albertus C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps Jr., 1857 to 1875. Holland, MI: Van Raalte Press.; page 167

Identifier

Van Vleck Hall (Philip Phelps office) (H88-PH5470-024).jpg

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Repository

Hope College Library, Archives and Special Collections

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