Bookbuilders of Boston records
Dates
- 1937-2007
Scope and Contents
Composed of administrative records of Bookbuilders. Includes correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, publications, photographs, notebooks and related items. The materials document various activities of the association, including dinner meetings, executive committee meetings, the annual Book Show and other events.
Creator
- Bookbuilders of Boston (Organization)
Restrictions on access
Collection is closed until reprocessed.
Restrictions on use
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Historical Note
Publishing association. Bookbuilders was founded in 1932 to promote high standards in the field of bookmaking. In 1957 it established the New England Book Show which still continues. Other activities include sponsoring workshops, exhibits and scholarships relating to publishing and book design.
Extent
35.5 Linear Feet (77 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Provenance
Deposits from Bookbuilders of Boston between 1986-2018.
Separated Materials
Published books associated with this collection have been transferred within the Burns Library and can be found in the Boston College Library catalog.
- Title
- Bookbuilders of Boston Records
- Subtitle
- 1937-2007
- Status
- Unprocessed Cataloged
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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