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Bookbuilders of Boston records

 Collection
Collection MS-1986-004: 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

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.

Creator

Source

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

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-3282
617-552-2465 (Fax)