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American Printing History Association records, 1972-2018
24.4 linear feet 23 document boxes, 14 flat boxes, 5 record storage cartons, and 1 card file box- Abstract Or Scope
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The American Printing History Association (APHA) was founded in 1974 to foster and to promote interest in the history of printing, especially American printing, and in the preservation of its artifacts. The records document the activities of both the national organization and its local chapters, and include material on the board of directors, bylaws, chapters, committees, conferences, finance, meetings, membership, publications, and special projects.
Book Arts Ephemera collection, 1890-2019
158.5 Linear Feet 1 mapcase drawer item, 59 flat boxes, 295 Ms Boxes = 28 (Series I: Book Clubs)+1(Series II: Designers)+10 (Series III: Illustrators)+49 (Series IV: Portraits and Biographical)+75 (Series V: Press) +2 (Series VI: Publishers)+ 130 (Series VII: Subjects)- Abstract Or Scope
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These files have been compiled by the Rare Book and Manuscript Library from its origin in 1930 through the present day. The material derives largely from gifts, and the occasional purchase; much of the subject file in particular is made of ephemera included in the American Type Founders, Co. Library, purchased in 1942. Prospectuses and information sent by fine presses and book artists are added to the relevant files in an ongoing fashion. The files cover subjects from the beginning of printing to the current day.
Book Arts Ephemera collection, 1890-2019 158.5 Linear Feet 1 mapcase drawer item, 59 flat boxes, 295 Ms Boxes = 28 (Series I: Book Clubs)+1(Series II: Designers)+10 (Series III: Illustrators)+49 (Series IV: Portraits and Biographical)+75 (Series V: Press) +2 (Series VI: Publishers)+ 130 (Series VII: Subjects)
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- Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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These files have been compiled by the Rare Book and Manuscript Library from its origin in 1930 through the present day. The material derives largely from gifts, and the occasional purchase; much of the subject file in particular is made of ephemera included in the American Type Founders, Co. Library, purchased in 1942. Prospectuses and information sent by fine presses and book artists are added to the relevant files in an ongoing fashion. The files cover subjects from the beginning of printing to the current day.
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Otto W. Fuhrmann papers, 1930-1961
7 boxes 7 boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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The collection consists of the manauscripts of Fuhrmann's articles, notes, and related items on the history of printing and graphic arts. A great many of Fuhrmann's articles were about Johann Gutenberg. There is also correspondence, primarily with people well known in the printing trade.
Otto W. Fuhrmann papers, 1930-1961 7 boxes 7 boxes
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- Fuhrmann, Otto W. (Otto Walter)
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The collection consists of the manauscripts of Fuhrmann's articles, notes, and related items on the history of printing and graphic arts. A great many of Fuhrmann's articles were about Johann Gutenberg. There is also correspondence, primarily with people well known in the printing trade.
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Susan Otis Thompson papers, 1965-1992, bulk 1970-1980
1.05 linear feet 2.5 document boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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The papers consist primarily of correspondence and documentation related to her professional activities as a professor, a librarian, and a scholar of early print and book history.
Susan Otis Thompson papers, 1965-1992, bulk 1970-1980 1.05 linear feet 2.5 document boxes
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- Thompson, Susan Otis
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The papers consist primarily of correspondence and documentation related to her professional activities as a professor, a librarian, and a scholar of early print and book history.
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Typographic Library records, 1576- 1950
84 boxes 84 boxes, 2 volumes, 2 flat boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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A collection of letters, manuscripts, and documents relating to the history of printing and the graphic arts. The collection is in six parts. Cataloged Correspondence and manuscripts, including cataloged letters to and from Henry Lewis Bullen, the librarian of American Typefounders Company Library. Uncataloged letters of the Typographic Library, including routine correspondence, letters of inquiry to Bullen, the Library's order file, and library correspondence of Columbia University, 1941-1946, pertaining to the collection. Correspondence, manuscripts, documents and printed material by and relating to Henry L. Bullen. Letter books, ledgers, daybooks, and journals of the early American typefounders, Binney and Ronaldson. A collection of over 200 typographical patents for the design of printing types (19th and 20th centuries). Archives of the Companía Real de Impresores, Madrid, relating to its operations and business.
Typographic Library records, 1576- 1950 84 boxes 84 boxes, 2 volumes, 2 flat boxes
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- Typographic Library
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A collection of letters, manuscripts, and documents relating to the history of printing and the graphic arts. The collection is in six parts. Cataloged Correspondence and manuscripts, including cataloged letters to and from Henry Lewis Bullen, the librarian of American Typefounders Company Library. Uncataloged letters of the Typographic Library, including routine correspondence, letters of inquiry to Bullen, the Library's order file, and library correspondence of Columbia University, 1941-1946, pertaining to the collection. Correspondence, manuscripts, documents and printed material by and relating to Henry L. Bullen. Letter books, ledgers, daybooks, and journals of the early American typefounders, Binney and Ronaldson. A collection of over 200 typographical patents for the design of printing types (19th and 20th centuries). Archives of the Companía Real de Impresores, Madrid, relating to its operations and business.
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Typothetae of the City of New York records, 1862-1921
5 boxes 5 boxes 52 volumes 1 oversize folder- Abstract Or Scope
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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.
Typothetae of the City of New York records, 1862-1921 5 boxes 5 boxes 52 volumes 1 oversize folder
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- Typothetae of the City of New York
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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.
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