From Facebook:
Hello, I’ve been searching for some further information regarding the decorative borders used by the American Map Makers of the 1800s. Colton NYC Mitchell Philly Johnson etc. I figured your members might know of where i can delve further into the design, alterations and development. Thanks Neil.
From the contact form:
I am a graduate student at DePaul University and I am researching the history of African American printers in the U.S. I wonder if your organization could offer any assistance or guidance for my research.
Cheers,
Bintou
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I am researching printing during the 1960s-1970s. I am particularly looking at materials used for the printing press called offset powder or french chalk. Do you know any names of these type of products made by big brands which would have been used during this period?
I appreciate you taking the time to read and consider this.
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Please, I would like to know the term used for the “thumb indents” found in older hardbound dictionaries, one at the start of each new letter. Also, was making these indents considered part of the binding process, and how was it accomplished?
Robin Atkins
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I’m writing a piece on the reception of Swedish novelist Fredrika Bremer in the US in the 1840s, and have come across the printer and publisher Jonas Winchester. Is this a photograph of him, from Printing History 9 Number 1 1983? Is it possible to get hold of the article by James J. Barnes, “Jonas Winchester: Speculator, Medicine Man”, or can you tell me more about the photo?
Via the contact form:
I have a rare booklet ca. 1891 titled Southern California a Few Facts About a Fortunate Country. The printer was Los Angeles Litho Co. Anybody know anything about this firm?
Regards, Jan Hanna
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I am trying to found out what type of printing presses would have been used 75 years ago in a small 2- or 3-person shop. The shop would have printed invitations, flyers and bulletins, and perhaps even a small weekly or bi-monthly newspaper. Also from what companies would this shop have purchased paper, ink, etc. Thank you for any assistance you can provide. —Frank Caso
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I am a visual journalist at the Reading Eagle newspaper. We are working on a project celebrating our 150th anniversary here in Reading, Pennsylvania. These photographs show our pressmen working on two different presses, circa 1900. Each press is a different model. I’ve looked extensively through our archives and online but cannot identify the presses. I have consulted the books GOSS: Proud of the Past and Koenig & Bauer: 1817-1992: 175 Years because we have a history of using those manufacturers but no luck. Thanks for your help, Craig Schaffer [Read more]
I’m a history student from Germany and as such assisting Prof. Dr. Kim Christian Priemel in a research project on the history of the newspaper, book and print industry in the 20th century. [Read more]
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I am writing on behalf of MontanaPBS. We are currently working on a documentary about CM Russell & The American West. For this, we are looking to acquire photos of mass printing technology from early 1900s.
We are looking for the tools used during this time as well as some wide shots of them being used in newsrooms etc. Do you have any photos that fit these descriptions or know where we can continue our search?I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Maria Anderson