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Paul Johnston papers

Title
Paul Johnston papers, 1918-1979, bulk (1930s-1950s).
Author
Johnston, Paul, 1899-
Supplementary Content
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Additional Authors
  • Adler, Elmer, 1884-1962.
  • Cerf, Bennett, 1898-1971.
  • Dwiggins, W. A. (William Addison), 1880-1956.
  • Emmett, Burton.
  • Flower, Desmond, 1907-
  • Gill, Eric, 1882-1940.
  • Hunter, Dard, 1883-1966.
  • Macy, George.
  • Meynell, Francis, Sir, 1891-
  • Simon, Oliver.
  • Updike, Daniel Berkeley, 1860-1941.
Description
2.7 linear feet (7 boxes).
Summary
Collection consists of correspondence, samples of art work, writings, photographs, and printed matter.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Book jackets.
  • Photographs.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Johnston, Paul
Biography (note)
  • Paul Johnston (1899- ) was an American book designer and printer.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 1580
OCLC
NYPW93-A330
Author
Johnston, Paul, 1899-
Title
Paul Johnston papers, 1918-1979, bulk (1930s-1950s).
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Paul Johnston (1899- ) was an American book designer and printer. In addition to founding several small presses, he edited, designed and printed books for various publishers. He wrote the standard work on typography, Biblio-Typographica, and his work as a printer and book designer was exhibited in the U.S. and abroad.
Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
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Occupation
Type designers.
Printers.
Added Author
Adler, Elmer, 1884-1962.
Cerf, Bennett, 1898-1971.
Dwiggins, W. A. (William Addison), 1880-1956.
Emmett, Burton.
Flower, Desmond, 1907-
Gill, Eric, 1882-1940.
Hunter, Dard, 1883-1966.
Macy, George.
Meynell, Francis, Sir, 1891-
Simon, Oliver.
Updike, Daniel Berkeley, 1860-1941.
Research Call Number
MssCol 1580
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