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.

The collection contains material from fine presses and individual printers in the United States and England, with special emphasis on printers working in California. Items include cards, advertisements, invitations, and other printed materials.