Proofs of Scripps College type (12 and 14 pt Roman, 16 pt Italic), 1946.
Scope and Contents
This series contains the materials Frederic W. Goudy used to create the Scripps College Old Style and Old Style Italic types, including the original drawings, cardboard patterns, rubbings, lead sheets, and matrices. It also includes first proofs of the Scripps College Old Style type, pulled and annotated by Goudy during his visit to Scripps College in September 1941, and a sample of materials created by the Scripps College Press using the Scripps College Old Style type, between 1941 and approximately 1948.
Dates
- Creation: 1946.
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.)
Note
No. I C 30. In envelope from Goudy, stamped "[illegible] 1946", with note in Dorothy M. Drake's hand referencing letter to "JAF [Joseph A. Foster], 9-8-47"
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository