Typothetae of the City of New York records, 1862-1921
Collection context
- Creator:
- Typothetae of the City of New York
- Extent:
- 5 boxes (5 boxes 52 volumes 1 oversize folder)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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A collection of correspondence, documents, and bound volumes pertaining to the Typothetae of New York. These papers contain correspondence of some of the officers and the recording secretary; materials relating to the Emergency Defense Fund, strikes and labor related problems; reports; bills, receipts, and other financial data; and miscellaneous printed materials relating to the organization, constitutions, and elections. The bound volumes consist of minutes of meetings, scrapbooks about Typothetae activities, account books, and a few miscellaneous items. Bound volume one is a minute book for 1865-1867 in the hand of Theodore Low De Vinne, Secretary. Volume 52 contains photographs taken by members at the annual convention in Nashville, October, 1897.
- Biographical / historical:
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Established in 1862 as the earliest master printer's union, and to the United Typothetae of America, founded in 1887 as an international association of master printers.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
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); Typothetae of the City of New York records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu