Allen Lewis papers, 1925-1945

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

• Series I: Ivanhoe (Limited Editions Club), 1940
• Series II: Whitman, Short Stories (Columbia University Press), 1927
• Series III: Undine (Limited Editions Club), 1930
• Series IV: Wooden Type
• Series V: Miscellaneous Woodblocks
• Series VI: Correspondence
• Series VII: Printed Material

Description

Summary

Woodblocks, linoleum blocks, wood and linoleum tools, wooden types, metal types, books, proofs, and special printings. Included are woodblocks and linoleum blocks of illustrations and decorations for Walt Whitman's SHORT STORIES (Columbia University Press, 1927), De La Motte Fouqué's UNDINE (Limited Editions Club, 1930), and Sir Walter Scott's IVANHOE (Limited Editions Club, 1940). There are several metal types designed and cast for Lewis; full or nearly full alphabets of special wooden types designed and cut by Lewis in both 216 pt. and 144 pt. sizes; specimens of his wood and linoleum tools, mainly of his own manufacture; books containing illustrations, decorations, and special types by Lewis; proofs of bookplates he designed; and proofs and special printings of various plates.

• Series I: Ivanhoe (Limited Editions Club), 1940

• Series II: Whitman, Short Stories (Columbia University Press), 1927

• Series III: Undine (Limited Editions Club), 1930

• Series IV: Wooden Type

• Series V: Miscellaneous Woodblocks

• Series VI: Correspondence

  This series includes xerox copy of typed exerpts from some of Lewis' letters discussing his work on various books.

• Series VII: Printed Material

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Allen Lewis papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

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Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Mrs Allen Lewis, 1958.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Lewis, Mrs Allen. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1958. Accession number--M-1958.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed BRC 05/31/74.

Revision Description

2020-06-02 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

American wood engraver & type designer.