Research Catalog

Title

Paul Johnston papers, 1918-1979, bulk (1930s-1950s).

Author

Johnston, Paul, 1899-

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

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).

Subjects

• Printers
• Type designers
• Photographs
• Book jackets
• Publishers and publishing
• Printing > History
• Manuscript preparation (Authorship)
• Graphic arts
• Book design
• Johnston, Paul, 1899-

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

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.

Summary

Collection consists of correspondence, samples of art work, writings, photographs, and printed matter. Correspondence, 1928-1979, is with publishers and book designers relating to specific projects and publications and reflecting Johnston's work and interest in printing and book design. Samples include his bookjackets, mockups and lettering. Writings are on typography, history of printing and manuscript preparation. Also, personal photographs, journals, monographs, and dummies.

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