Roxburghe and Zamorano Clubs Keepsake Collection, 1967-2001, bulk 1986-2001

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Summary

Creators:
Roxburghe Club of San Francisco and The Zamorano Club, Los Angeles
Abstract:
The Zamorano Club is Southern California's oldest organization of bibliophiles and manuscript collectors. The Roxburghe Club was formed in San Francisco on April 3, 1928 and was named in honor of the original Roxburghe Club of England. The purpose of the clubs is to further the love of fine printing, and books in general. The collection consists of broadsides, pamphlets, and books printed for joint meetings of the clubs.
Extent:
2.89 linear feet
Language:
English
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Background

Scope and content:

The Zamorano Club was established on January 25, 1928, and is Southern California's oldest organization of bibliophiles and manuscript collectors. The Roxburghe Club was formed in San Francisco on April 3, 1928 and was named in honor of the original Roxburghe Club of England. The purpose of the clubs is to further the love of fine printing, and books in general. The collection consists of broadsides, pamphlets, and books printed for joint meetings of the clubs. The collection is divided into two series: Series I: Norman Neuerburg Donation (1970-1997) and Series II: Gloria Lothrop Donation (1967-2001). Each series is arranged alphabetically by title.

Biographical / historical:

The Roxburghe Club was formed in San Francisco on April 3, 1928, and was named in honor of the original Roxburghe Club of England, a renowned bibliophilic society (itself named after the Duke of Roxburghe). Both the San Francisco and English clubs continue to be active. Much of the impetus for creating the Roxburghe Club of San Francisco was provided by Carl I. Wheat, historian, lawyer, and book collector. The purpose of the club was to further the love of fine printing and books in general. Loosely organized and led by The Master of the Press (club president), members included and continue to include book collectors and booksellers, fine book printers and binders.

Over the years, hundreds of announcements, keepsakes, and other letterpress items have been printed by members, as typographic souvenirs and gifts for the enjoyment of the membership. Meetings of the club have included many distinguished speakers such as Ansel Adams, Mortimer Adler, Frederic and Bertha Goudy, Alfred A. Knopf, Christopher Morley, and Lewis Mumford.

Acquisition information:
Norman Neurerburg and Gloria Lothrop, 1997. 2003
Arrangement:

Series I: Norman Neuerburg Donation, 1970-1997

Series II: Gloria Lothrop Donation, 1967-2001

Accruals:

2003.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Documents

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

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Location of this collection:
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330, US
Contact:
(818) 677-4594
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