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Printing--United States--History--19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008110006

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

C. B. Cottrell Sons Co. printing specimens and trade catalogs

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0014
Abstract

The C. B. Cottrell & Sons Co. printing specimens and trade catalogs includes approximately 133 items related to this printing press manufacturer spanning the period 1874 to 1910. Items found in the collection include trade catalogs, advertising cards, broadside and leaflet advertisements, blank stationery, memoranda, ledger sheets, invoices, receipts, and other printing specimens, and other materials related to the business.

Dates: 1874-1910

John M. Clayton letter to Mr. Towers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0073
Abstract

Short handwritten letter from the United States senator from Delaware, John M. Clayton, to printer "Mr. Towers," requesting a set of proofs be sent to him immediately.

Dates: 1848 July 12

The Press of A. Colish archives

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0358
Abstract

The Press of A. Colish archives contains materials relating to the printing career of American fine printer and publisher Abraham Colish (1882ā€“1963).

Dates: 1913ā€“1990; Majority of material found within 1930sā€“1950s