Book History Ephemera 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/
2018


Descriptive Summary

Title: Book History Ephemera Collection
Dates: 2000, B.C. to date
Collection Number: SC.61
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 646 pamphlets and 20 boxes (81 linear ft)
Repository: California State University, Fullerton. University Archives and Special Collections
Fullerton, California 92834-4150
Abstract: The Book History Ephemera Collection consists of pamphlets, periodical titles, and boxes of realia/facsimiles pertaining to the history of books and printing such as clay tablets, horn books, moveable type, university press logos, and book plates.
Language of Material: English

Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Book History Ephemera Collection. California State University, Fullerton. University Archives and Special Collections

Scope and Content of Collection

The Book History Ephemera Collection of 665 cataloged pamphlets, extensive runs of 75 periodical titles, and 20 boxes of realia/facsimiles sheds light on the history of libraries, librarianship, publishing and printing. In addition there is a small 10 drawer metal cabinet of 3106 bookplates and 2 boxes of correspondences that form part of the Emma Ford Bookplate Collection.

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