Scott, Temple, The Work of Frederic Goudy, Printer and Craftsman, Barnard’s Monographs on Design, Illustration, Photography, Printing in Relation to Advertising. New York, Charles H. Bernard, 1912 July.
Scope and Contents
This subseries comprises articles and short monographs written about Frederic W. Goudy. The bulk of the materials dates from the late 1930s through late 1947s, and includes a substantial number of obituaries, appreciations, and tributes published in the years immediately following Goudy's death in 1947. The earliest document is a substantial appreciation by Temple Scott, published in 1912. The materials include a 1945 80th birthday tribute to Goudy, in Swedish, by Bror Zachrisson; an account by Richard Hopkins of the "rediscovery" of Goudy's Companion type (1979); and several periodical issues dedicated to Goudy (1935-1948).
Dates
- Creation: 1912 July.
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. III A 6. "[S]et by Bertha S. Goudy at The Village Press with types and decorations designed by Mr. Goudy." Inscribed: “To Florence [Duvall] from Fred W. Goudy, 5/17/42, Deepdene."
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository