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Calligraphy (visual works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Goodman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Goodman Family
Abstract

Papers, letters, photograph albums, cards, genealogical materials, diaries, and travel memorabilia from the family of Marjorie Sawyer Goodman Graff, daughter of playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, and her mother, Marjorie Robbins Hopkins.

Dates: 1795-2003; Majority of material found within 1880-1995

John M. Wing Foundation printing ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Ephemera-File
Abstract

Printed ephemera from a variety of companies, organizations, and individuals, mostly concerned with printing, publishing, graphic design, and related book arts. Geographic coverage includes North America, Great Britain, Europe and East Asia.

Dates: approximately 1750-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1900-1999

Letter Arts Review records

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-LAR
Abstract

Correspondence, calligraphic samples, advertising and press releases, magazine issues, publications, catalogs, and photographs documenting the publication of Letter Arts Review (formerly Calligraphy Idea Exchange and Calligraphy Review), a quarterly magazine devoted to contemporary and historical lettering, calligraphy, typography, and text-based art.

Dates: 1969-2003; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1998

Portraits of Writing Masters and Mistresses

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing oversize-NE390-P67
Abstract

Collection of 170 prints and manuscripts produced primarily in Europe between 1595 and 1878, the bulk of which were produced between 1650 and 1780. Most items were produced in London. The majority of items are portrait prints of writing masters and penmen, though there are also examples of writing samples, calligraphic art portraying religious scenes or theologians, as well as correspondence.

Dates: approximately 1595 to approximately 1878; Majority of material found within 1650 - 1780