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Chicago Calligraphy Collective Records
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-CCC
Abstract
Non-profit public education organization founded in 1976 to promote the study, practice, and appreciation of calligraphy in all of its historical and present-day applications. Collection includes newsletters, posters, exhibit announcements, invitations, workshop materials, and other printed items. Also included is correspondence among early members, as well as between members and calligraphers outside of Chicago. There is an extensive collection of the newsletters of other calligraphy clubs...
Dates:
1963-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2015
Oswald Bruce Cooper Papers
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Cooper
Abstract
Papers of Oswald Cooper, Chicago lettering artist, advertising designer and type designer best known for his Cooper Black and Cooper Bold typefaces. Includes art work for type designs; art boards, proofs and finished advertising pieces; and limited correspondence. There is also a file on patent cases of 1926-1928, and Cooper's testimony before Congress on the originality of typefaces, and ephemera from other artists.
Dates:
1903-1953; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1939
Raymond Franklin DaBoll Papers
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-DaBoll
Abstract
Correspondence, original art, printed works, biographical information by and about Chicago calligrapher and designer Raymond F. DaBoll; includes ephemera from other artists.
Dates:
1905-1982; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1982