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Ludlow Typograph Co.

 Organization

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Douglas C. McMurtrie papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-McMu
Abstract Chicago designer, publisher and printing historian. Includes extensive correspondence concerning his professional roles at Cuneo Press, Ludlow Typograph Co., the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, and various WPA projects, as well as files of material for his many writings on printing history and design. A few files concern his early design work, work with disabled veterans, and his role as publisher of works on typography, printing and of the early lesbian novel, Mary...
Dates: 1850-1944; Majority of material found within 1925 - 1944

Robert Hunter Middleton papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Middleton
Abstract

Diaries, notes, original manuscripts of writings, design art, correspondence, financial records, printed ephemera, and type specimens from the collection of Robert Hunter Middleton, type designer and fine printer.

Dates: 1921-1985

Type specimen sheets and booklets

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing-Z250-A5
Abstract

A collection of over 2500 type specimen sheets and other advertising materials issued by type foundries, typesetters, and printers that display typefaces, type families, or groups of types. Geographic coverage includes United States, Great Britain, and continental Europe.

Dates: 1870-ongoing

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Manuscripts, American -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Type specimens 2
Advertisements 1
Advertising -- Specimens 1
Advertising layout and typography 1