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Private presses -- California -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Allen Press and Dorothy and Lewis Allen Ephemera Collection

 Item
Identifier: Press coll. Archives Allen
Abstract

The Allen Press was a private press founded in 1939 by Lewis and Dorothy Allen and based in the San Francisco Bay area. This collection includes printed ephemera (predominantly prospectuses), photographs, and correspondence.

Dates: 1943-1991

H. Richard Archer and the Hippogryph Press Collection

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Identifier: Press coll.-Archives-Archer
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, ephemera, photographs and other materials collected by H. Richard Archer, former bibliographer at the Clark Library, from his years at UCLA until his last position at Williams College. Many items were printed by his personal press, the Hippogryph Press.

Dates: 1928-1978

Battledore Press Collection

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Identifier: Press coll. Archives Battledore
Abstract

The collection includes printed ephemera created primarily by the Battledore Press, run by Mary and Andrew Horn. Items are mainly paper examples of printing, with a few pieces on wood. Many of the pieces of ephemera relate to the UCLA libraries.

Dates: 1961-1983

Pall Bohne Collection

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Identifier: MS.2017.010
Abstract

This collection contains various printed ephemera, proofs, and booklets produced by either Bohne himself or other California fine printers, as well as correspondence and other materials related to his involvement in the Rounce & Coffin Club and the private press scene at large.

Dates: 1932-2017

Papers of Ted Freeman and the Platen Press

 Collection
Identifier: Press coll. Archives Freedman
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, ephemera, photographs and other materials collected by Ted Freedman, from 1935-1966. Many items were printed under his personal imprint, the Platen Press.

Dates: 1935-1966

Hart Press Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Press Coll-Archives-Hart
Abstract

This collection contains items printed by James D. Hart of the Hart Press. Included are individual pieces of ephemera and keepsake printed booklets or pamphlets. Some are about Western America, including the California Gold Rush.

Dates: 1932-1961

Richard J. Hoffman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Press coll. Archives Hoffman
Abstract

This collection contains material created and printed by Richard J. Hoffman for various individuals, institutions, and clubs. Items are mostly printed ephemera including Christmas cards, invitations, announcements, memorials, and certificates for various events.

Dates: 1932-1989