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Book Arts Ephemera collection, 1890-2019

158.5 Linear Feet

These files have been compiled by the Rare Book and Manuscript Library from its origin in 1930 through the present day. The material derives largely from gifts, and the occasional purchase; much of the subject file in particular is made of ephemera included in the American Type Founders, Co. Library, purchased in 1942. Prospectuses and information sent by fine presses and book artists are added to the relevant files in an ongoing fashion. The files cover subjects from the beginning of printing to the current day.

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Andrew Alpern Collection of Edward Gorey Materials, 1954-2019

21.5 linear feet
A collection of original artwork, published books, printed ephemera, and branded merchandise by the writer and artist Edward Gorey (1925-2000), assembled by Andrew Alpern.
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Scrapbook 3, 1965-1979, 1988 Box 19, Folder 1, Item 418

American Gothic," by Thomas M. McDade, American Book Collector, May 1971 4. "Edward Gorey: Had the Vapours

1. Edward Gorey by Jerrold Alpern, May 24, 1967, photocopy of college paper w/ professor's comments 2. Commentary, January 1979, reviews of Amphigorey and The Awdrey-Gore Legacy 3. "Edward Gorey: An American Gothic," by Thomas M. McDade, American Book Collector, May 1971 4. "Edward Gorey: Had the Vapours Lately?," by James R. Mellow, New York Times December 31, 1972 5. Limericks typed out from The Listing Attic 6. Movies Wardore Edgy Gorey drawing with caption for The Soho Weekly News 7. Drawing of flying creature as logo for The Soho Weekly News 8. Drawing of man contemplating pile of large books in The Soho Weekly News 9. "Gorey, Glory Hallelujah," short illustrated article on Doubtful Guest doll, New York Magazine 10. "The Glorious Nosebleed," serialized in The Soho Weekly News, beginning March 14, 1974 11. Gorey drawing as ad for subscriptions to The Soho Weekly News 12. "The Green Beads" serialized in The Soho Weekly News, beginning Vol 2 No 1. (one drawing different from version published as a book) 13. "The Loathsome Couple" serialized in The Soho Weekly News, beginning Vol 2 No 17 (two alternate last drawings) 14. "The Pious Infant" as published in Evergreen Review, March 1965 (photocopy) 15. Photocopy of "The Disparaged Draftsman" by Edward Glorey [a parody] 16. Ad with Gorey drawing and clipping mentioning Gorey 17. New York Magazine article on Doubtful Guest doll as reprinted by Gotham Book Mart 18. Postcard with drawing of Gorey 19. Postcard of Doubtful Guest for LBMA Arts Forum, September 1976, signed in ink by Edward Gorey 20. "The Incredible Revenge of Edward Gorey," by Alexander Theroux, Esquire, June 1974 21. Bookmark with Gorey drawings, Gotham Book Mart 22. Postcard by Addée Gorrwy, The Postcard Poetess 23. "Gotham Book Mart Thins Its Shelves," by Thomas Lask, New York Times, April 24, 1975 24. "New Mexico State U.: Major Book Purchase from Gotham," American Bookman, March 24, 1975 25. Two ads for The Soho Weekly News with photo of girls wearing Gorey-designed T-shirt 26. "A Chthonian Christmas," Esquire, December 1966 27. Christmas by Jonathan Schwartz [two Gorey drawings], New York Times Magazine, December 19, 1976 28. "Edward Gorey for Christmas" one-page listing by Gotham Book Mart 29. "The Grand Passion," New York Times Magazine, June 20, 1976 30. Letter to the Editor of The Soho Weekly News from Suzy Conway ["an Edward Gorey maniac"] 31. "Disaster at the Degenerates' Ball," by Ken Sandler, City News, October 9, 1978 32. Ad for New York is Book Country, September 16, 1979 33. Short article and ad for Christmas 1979 exhibit at Graham Gallery 34. Hallowe'en drawing, New York Times, October 31, 1979 35. "An American Original" by Carol Stevens [photocopy], Print, January/February 1988

  1. Series IV: Clippings and press, 1954-2019
  2. Subseries IV.1: About Gorey, 1954-2015
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Plimpton Family papers, 1607-1995, bulk 1892-1980

29.5 linear feet
The Plimpton Family Papers is primarily comprised of correspondence, personal and professional documents, writings and photographs generated by or for George Arthur Plimpton and Frances Taylor Pearsons Plimpton, their son, Francis T.P. Plimpton, and his wife Pauline Ames Plimpton. Also included are documents and photographs produced by or for other Plimpton, Pearsons and Ames family members, from seventeenth century ancestors to late-twentieth century descendants.
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Caroline Schimmel collection of Truman Capote material, 1949-1988

5.5 linear feet

Twelve books by Truman Capote in various printings and foreign language translations, ephemera relating to stage adaptations of some of his works, and books about Capote. Novels represented include "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "In Cold Blood".

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Viktor Kholodkov Papers, 1940-2015

8.5 Linear Feet

Personal and professional correspondence, art exhibition catalogs, photographs, printed materials, bio-biographical materials on Russian artists including emigre artists based in the U.S. and Europe collected by Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), renowned art dealer and collector. This collection complements Bakhmeteff Archive's holdings on Russian emigre artists.

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Cecile Starr papers, 1925-2001

15 linear feet
Personal documents, correspondence, photographs, audiocassettes, and printed material of the filmmaker, film writer, and educator Cecile Starr (1921-2014).
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Stafford, Jean. Varies items include articles, photocopies of two way correspondence; correspondence with rare book collectors, clippings, excerpts of Stafford's writing, personal accounts by Starr. [v.p.] 1978-1998 1 Folder, 1978-1998 Box 11, Folder 103

; correspondence with rare book collectors, clippings, excerpts of Stafford's writing, personal accounts by Starr

(Original copies of correspondence and materials purchased by the University of Colorado at Boulder.)

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Stuart B. Schimmel collection of Frederick Rolfe papers, 1892-1980

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A collection of materials by and about the nineteenth century English writer and eccentric Frederick Rolfe (also known as Baron Corvo), assembled by the book collector Stuart B. Schimmel.
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Edward Epstean papers, 1923-1942

8 boxes

This material is chiefly letters concerning the acquisition of books on photography, book lists, dealers' bills, and correspondence relating to Mr. Epstean's gifts of photographic books, etc. to Columbia University and the Library of Congress. There are five boxes of pictures (photographic portraits) of Epstean and other individuals. Also, the typescript of Epstean's translation of Josef Eder's HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY and the galley proofs with Epstean's handwritten corrections; and three loose leaf binders containing reprints and typescripts of articles and speeches by Epstean, and letters of congratulation to him on his receiving several awards.

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Thomas James Wise papers, 1893-1933

2 boxes

Correspondence from and to Wise. Many of the letters are from Sir John Murray and his son, John Grey Murray. Proofs and other material relating to Wise's A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS IN VERSE AND PROSE OF GEORGE GORDON NOEL, BARON BYRON are included.

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Seven Gables Bookshop records, 1930-1979

80600 items

Correspondence and catalogs of Seven Gables Bookshop, and some early letters from Collector's Bookshop and Papantonio's Bookshop. There are many letters in the collection from major universities and colleges and from famous collectors such as C. Waller Barrett, Thomas W. Streeter, Jacob Blanck, and Josiah K. Lilley. Also, miscellaneous correspondence and notes of John Kohn.

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