Dwiggins, W. A. (William Addison), 1880-1956
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
W. A. Dwiggins Collection
Collection
Call Number: AOB 67
Abstract:
The W. A. Dwiggins Collection contains examples of graphic design by William Addison Dwiggins, who worked from the early to mid-20th century. The materials range from original drawings to both business and personal designs.
Dates:
1919-1950
Overbrook Press records
Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 961
Abstract:
The Overbrook Press Records contain correspondence, office files, and production files documenting the operations and publications of the Overbrook Press. The records also hold small group of Frank Altschul's personal papers, a collection of printed material, mostly ephemera, published by peer presses, professional and private associations and clubs, and a group of type specimens from American and European typefounders. The Production Files form the most significant part of the records, and...
Dates:
1918-1979, bulk 1934-1969
Press of the Woolly Whale records
Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 932
Abstract:
The collection primarily consists of correspondence and production files related to publications issued by the Press of the Woolly Whale, including original and carbon typescripts, corrected page proofs and galleys, paper samples, title page and endpaper designs, dummies, notes, and receipts. Some of the production files hold original artwork for illustrations; also present are four photoengravings used to print endpapers for Melbert B. Cary's two-volume work Mademoiselle from Armentieres....
Dates:
1893-1968, bulk 1928-1941
Carl Purington Rollins papers
Collection
Call Number: AOB 9
Abstract:
The Carl Purington Rollins papers document Rollins’s career as a master printer, graphic designer, author, and educator. The collection consists of personal and business correspondence; writings by Rollins and others; materials designed and/or printed by Rollins and others; and research files and notebooks.
Dates:
1880-1983