Forgue, Norman W.
Person
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
Sol Malkoff Papers
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Malkoff
Abstract
Correspondence, writings, teaching materials, original design work, and research notes by calligrapher and designer Sol Malkoff.
Dates:
1944-1992
Will Ransom papers
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Rans
Abstract
Printer, commercial artist, bibliographer and author of works on American printing history and private presses who did freelance work in lettering, design and typography before becoming art editor at the University of Oklahoma Press. Largely the correspondence between Ransom and members of the Anglo-American fine press movement between 1920 and 1950, together with printed ephemera from these presses, and detailed notes about their history and publications. There are also files on Ransom's own...
Dates:
1883-1954