Press Books Collection

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California State University, Fullerton. University Archives and Special Collections

800 N State College Blvd.

Pollak Library South, Room 352

Fullerton, California 92834-4150

(657) 278-4751

uasc@fullerton.libanswers.com

http://www.library.fullerton.edu/

2017

Descriptive Summary

Title: Press Books Collection

Dates: ca. 1920 - present

Collection Number: SC.02, SC.03, SC.47

Creator/Collector: Grabhorn Press (San Francisco, Calif.) Grabhorn/Hoyim Press (San Francisco, Calif.) Fine Arts Press (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Extent: There are 5,596 general press books, 783 Grabhorn Press books and 77 Fine Arts Press books.

Repository: California State University, Fullerton. University Archives and Special Collections

Fullerton, California 92834-4150

Abstract: The Press collection represents fine press printing in the United States in the 20th and 21st centuries. It has a particular focus or strength for California presses including the Grabhorn Press, the Grabhorn-Hoyim Press, both of San Francisco and the Fine Arts Press of Santa Ana.

Language of Material: English

Access

The collection is open to the public.

Preferred Citation

Press Books Collection. California State University, Fullerton. University Archives and Special Collections

Acquisition Information

The Dr. William B. Langsdorf Anniversary Collection of the Grabhorn Press was purchased in 1969 by the Patrons of the Library Support Group in honor of Dr. William B. Langsdorf's tenth anniversary as the founding president of the university.

Scope and Content of Collection

The collection includes Press Books (including pamphlets, small books, and large books), Fine Arts Press, and Grabhorn and Grabhorn/Hoyim press books.

Indexing Terms

Fine printing