Paper samples, catalogs, and related materials from the Thompson Conservation Lab.

Jack C. Thompson began running the Thompson Conservation Lab in Portland, Oregon, in the early 1980s. He is a noted expert in book and paper conservation and restoration, as well as skilled in papermaking, marbling, and bookbinding.

4 MSB: 2 linear feet.

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.    

The materials are open for research use. 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.