Description
This collection contains correspondence, ephemera, photographs and other materials collected by H. Richard Archer, former
bibliographer at the Clark Library, from his years at UCLA until his last position at Williams College. Many items were printed
by his personal press, the Hippogryph Press.
Background
Horace Richard Archer (generally known as H. Richard Archer) was born September 13, 1911 in New Mexico. He graduated from
Monrovia High School (1928), went on to get a library degree from Berkeley (1941), and finally received a PhD from the Graduate
Library School at the University of Chicago (1954). In 1936, he married Margaret Hanko.
Extent
5.3 Linear Feet
11 boxes
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, UCLA. All requests for permission to publish
or quote from manuscripts or printed items must be submitted in writing to the Clark Librarian. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, UCLA as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Availability
Collection is open for research.