History of the Book Collections
With materials ranging from a hobbyists collection to a press operated by Benedictine nuns, these volumes cover a wide range of topics related to the impact of the printed book in modern society.
- The Annenberg Collection
- This collection consists of materials from Maurice Annenberg's personal library, including books, periodicals, type foundry catalogs, and printing and paper samples.
- The Stanbrook Abbey Press Collection
- Approximately 300 books printed at this press by the Benedictine nuns in residence. In addition to the books, pamphlets and ephemera printed at the press, this collection includes specimen sheets of printing.
- The Turret Press Collection
- The Turret Press specialized in publishing limited edition series of booklets of contemporary poets. This collection covers the period of time during the Press' existence, 1965- 1975.
- The R.D. Remley Collection
- The collection of this hobby printer includes 1,500 volumes of books, serials and ephemera related to all aspects of book making.
- The W.A. Dwiggins Collection
- The 150 volumes in this collection date from 1902 to 1987 and include epherma, books about Dwiggins and books designed, written and illustrated by Dwiggins himself.
- The William Morris Collection
- The multi-talented William Morris inspired this collection of various types of materials. This collection contains publications from the Kelmscott Press, ephemera, manuscripts, books, and auction and dealer catalogs.
- Private Press
- A listing of the Private Press companies, and the associated books, held in the Rare Books Collection.
- Internet Resources on the History of Printing and the Book
E-mail the subject specialist or call, 301-405-9210, our staff with any questions about our holdings.
