Marie Kelzer Collection.
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American Bookbinders Museum
2018
355 Clementina St.
San Francisco, California 94103
(415) 824-9754
collections@bookbindersmuseum.org
http://www.bookbindersmuseum.org/
Title: Marie Kelzer Collection.
Dates: Late 20th century.
Collection Number: ARCH0023
Creator/Collector:
Marie Kelzer
Extent: 2 legal MSB, 1 binder; 2 LF.
Repository:
American Bookbinders Museum
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: A collection of bookbinding material samples and supply catalogs, with some supplementary materials on local bookbinding and
printing resources.
Language of Material: English
The materials are open for research use.
Physical Location: All use of ABM materials must be requested 24 hours in advance and used onsite during a scheduled appointment.
For more information on use or to schedule an appointment, contact the ABM librarian at collections@bookbindersmuseum.org.
Repository: Library & Archives
The American Bookbinders Museum
355 Clementina Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Email: collections@bookbindersmuseum.org
Phone: (415) 824-9754
URL: http://library.bookbindersmuseum.org/
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the
ABM Librarian, American Bookbinders Museum, San Francisco, California 94103. Consent is given on behalf of the American Bookbinders
Museum as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such
permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research
and educational purposes.
Preferred Citation: [Folder name], Marie Kelzer Collection. American Bookbinders Museum Library and Archives.
Marie Kelzer Collection.. American Bookbinders Museum
Gift of Marie Kelzer.
Biography/Administrative History
Marie Kelzer began studying bookbinding in the 1980s and developed a strong interest in paste papers, which she continues
to use in artist books, blank books, and other paper products like covered pencils and paper flowers. She sells and exhibits
her pieces, which are considered highly collectible. As of 2018, she is based in Santa Monica, CA.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection includes bookbinding supply catalogs from a variety of individuals and organizations, including Harcourt Bindery
Supply, Gane, Paper Arts, and many others. There are also sample books of paper, bookboard, leather, and bookcloth, and an
article on albumen photographs.
Decorative paper.
Marbling (Bookbinding).
Paper.
Paper industry.
Cloth bindings (Bookbinding)
Leather -- Sample books.
Bookbinding -- Catalogs -- Equipment and supplies.
Bookbinding.