Zamorano and Roxburghe Clubs publications and printed ephemera, 1833-2018, bulk 1970-1988

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Summary

Creators:
Zamorano Club, Roxburghe Club of San Francisco, Bliss, Carey S., Forbes, David W., Weber, Francis J., Moes, Robert J. (Robert John), Geiger, Maynard J., Harlan, Robert D., Neuerburg, Norman, Nunis, Doyce B. (Doyce Blackman), 1924-2011, and Hanna, Phil Townsend
Abstract:
Keepsakes, bibliographies, and printed ephemera produced and collected by members of the Zamorano and Roxburghe Clubs. The two bibliophilic societies have sponsored the printing of announcements, keepsakes, and letterpress items by their members, to be distributed amongst the memberships as souvenirs and gifts at their joint biannual meetings.
Extent:
4.42 Linear Feet 7 boxes and 1 oversize folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Zamorano and Roxburghe Clubs publications and ephemera, Collection no. 0134, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The Zamorano and Roxburghe Clubs publications and printed ephemera consists of keepsakes, meeting announcements, menus, bibliographies, and other printed ephemera produced by members of both clubs. The bulk of the collection consists of keepsakes produced for the biannual joint meetings of the two Clubs.

Biographical / historical:

The Zamorano Club is Southern California's oldest organization of bibliophiles and manuscript collectors. Founded in 1928, it sponsors lectures and publications on bookish topics. The Club was named in honor of Agustín V. Zamorano (1798-1842), a provisional governor of Alta California and the state's first printer.

The Roxburghe Club was founded on April 3, 1928 in San Francisco and named in honor of the original Roxburghe Club of England, a renowned bibliophilic society named after the Duke of Roxburghe. The purpose of the club is to further the love of fine printing and books in general.

Since their respective foundings, the Zamorano and Roxburghe Clubs have sponsored the printing of announcements, keepsakes, and letterpress items by their members, to be distributed amongst the memberships as souvenirs and gifts.

Acquisition information:
The keepsakes and other materials came from a few sources: Catherine Quinlan, Melinda Hayes, and Dr. Charles Ritcheson.
Arrangement:

The Keepsakes are arranged first, by year of presentation (which is generally also the year of publication), and second, alphabetically by title. The other publications and ephemera are arranged by date.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections 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.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Zamorano and Roxburghe Clubs publications and ephemera, Collection no. 0134, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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