Arthur S. Allen collection, 1900-1940
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0019
- Bib ID:
- 4079595 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Allen, Arthur S.
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 7.5 linear feet (18 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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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.
Description
Summary
A collection of 850 booklets, leaflets, brochures and pamphlets illustrating American commercial typography from 1900 to 1940.
Arrangement
Arranged.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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 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); Arthur S. Allen collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of Lorain Fawcett, Allcolor Company Inc., 1951.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Fawcett, Lorain. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1951. Accession number--M-51.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Processed BRC 02/--/77.
Revision Description
2009-06-26 File created.
2011-12-15 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Arthur S. Allen, 1867-1944, was the founder of the Allcolor Company, Inc., New York City. He was an expert on the application of color in packaging of products.
Subject Headings
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