Typography Ephemera Collection 1842, 1883-1999

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Typography Ephemera Collection, Accession #13061, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Typography Ephemera Collection, Accession #13061, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of various items concerning the printing business, (19 Hollinger boxes, 8 linear shelf feet), ca. 1842, 1883-1999, and undated. The majority of the content is promotional material from various printing companies: booklets, type samples, publication announcements, bibliographies, woodblocks, printing materials and other such material that serve as samples of the companies' or individuals' work. The organizations represented vary from small businesses to university publishers. Also included are materials concerning the history of printing, printer biographies, paper manufacture and printing equipment.

Acquisition information:
This collection was transferred from the Rare Books Division to Manuscripts on May 21, 2004.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically by company, organization or individual with whom it is affiliated and in chronological order within each folder.

Physical description:
This collection consists of 19 Hollinger boxes, 8 linear shelf feet.