Cowell Press Printing samples, 1970-

Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
Contains miscellaneous printing exercises produced by the Cowell Press students under the direction of Peter Manston, Jack Stauffacher and George Kane as well as guest teachers.
Extent:
27.5 Linear Feet 17 flats
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Cowell Press Printing samples. UA 25. University Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains miscellaneous printing exercises (stationary, posters, poetry, booklets, book jackets, broadsides, etc.) produced at the Cowell Press by the students under the direction of Peter Manston, Jack Stauffacher and George Kane as well as guest teachers.

Acquisition information:
Transferred in 2000, 2004, 2005, and 2023-2024.
Arrangement:

Many of these exercises are not signed or dated. The material has been arranged first by size, then chronologically. An inventory list of the titles is available through Special Collections and Archives.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to publish or to reproduce the material, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

Cowell Press Printing samples. UA 25. University Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547