Bruce family papers, 1808-1894
Collection context
- Creator:
- Bruce Family
- Extent:
- 1 linear feet (1 box 1 volume)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Letters, manuscripts, and documents of the Bruce family concerning the business affairs of the George Bruce & Company Type Foundry of New York City. There are seven letters of David Bruce, Jr., his biography of David Bruce, Sr., and other manuscripts and letters concerning his invention of the first successful type-casting machine as well as the patent agreements for the invention. Also, a group of ten letters from Thomas N. Rooker of the NEW YORK TRIBUNE to David Wolfe Bruce (1824-1895). There are several letters which relate to George Bruce (1781-1866), the founder of Bruce Type Foundry, as well as his manuscripts on printing and related fields. The collection also contains material relating to the Bruce entry in the Paris Universal Exposition of 1867, the financial records of the firm, miscellaneous correspondence with other printers, and type specimens. In addition, there is a scrapbook of memorabilia containing clippings, receipts, typographic magazines, and specimens of printing.
Cataloged correspondence: Bauer, Friedrich Andreas; Beaudoir, Charles; Beckwith, N. M.; Bruce, David; Bruce, David Wolfe; Bruce, George; Bruce, George & Co.; Bruce, George & Sons; Derby, J. C.; Figgins, Daniel; Figgins' Type Foundry; Gronau, C. H.; Jocelyn, Samuel; Long, 0.; Oberraerier, Erna; Rooker, Thomas N.; Sower, Samuel & Co.; Tammany Society or Columbian Order; Miscellaneous.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Bruce family papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
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