"The Village Press Lives Again; A Statement for Dr. Jaqua", 1941 May 16.
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials documenting Frederic W. Goudy's relationship to Scripps College. The bulk of the series consists of the manuscript letters, 1938-1949, from Goudy to Denison librarian Dorothy M. Drake, supplemented by correspondence after his death between Goudy's son, Fred T., Dorothy M. Drake, and Scripps professor Joseph A. Foster, manager of the Scripps College Press. Other materials include Goudy's 1939 Convocation address and letter to Dorothy Drake's history of the book class; his 1941 impressions of Denison Library and "The Village Press Lives Again" addressed to Scripps College president Ernest Jaqua; and the presentation of the 1941 Class Gift of the Hartley Burr Alexander Press.
Dates
- Creation: 1941 May 16.
Creator
- From the Collection: Goudy, Frederic W. (Frederic William), 1865-1947 (Creator, Person)
Language of Material
The materials in the collection are in English.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research with permission from Ella Strong Denison Library staff.
Extent
From the Collection: 16 linear feet. (22 boxes.)
Physical Description
Manuscript draft and typescript (No. I C 15) + 2 fair typescript copies (one of which, No. I B 18).
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository