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Finding Aid to the Protean Press Archive, 1970-2007, bulk 1982-2005
BANC MSS 2007/162  
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  • Collection Summary

    Collection Title: Protean press archive
    Date (inclusive): 1970-2007,
    Date (bulk): bulk 1982-2005
    Collection Number: BANC MSS 2007/162
    Creators : Horrigan, Terry
    Extent: Number of containers: 7 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize box, 13 oversize folders, 2 volumes Linear feet: 11.5
    Repository: The Bancroft Library
    University of California, Berkeley
    Berkeley, California, 94720-6000
    Phone: (510) 642-6481
    Fax: (510) 642-7589
    Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
    URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
    Abstract: The Protean Press Archive, 1970-2007, documents the work of a one-woman fine art press founded in San Francisco, California in 1982 by Terry Horrigan. The collection includes materials from all stages of printing, including research materials, design work, correspondence with writers, proofs, dummies, and final works. Printed works include poetry and other books, and broadsides. Materials are arranged in their original order.
    Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English
    Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

    Information for Researchers

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Publication Rights

    All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library 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. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html .
    Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Protean Press Archive, BANC MSS 2007/162, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

    Alternate Forms Available

    There are no alternate forms of this collection.

    Indexing Terms

    The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
    Horrigan, Terry
    Artists' books--United States
    Protean Press
    Printers--California--San Francisco

    Administrative Information

    Acquisition Information

    The Protean Press Archive was given to The Bancroft Library by Terry Horrigan on April 10, 2007.

    Accruals

    Additions are expected.

    System of Arrangement

    Arranged to the container level.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Bancroft Library staff in 2007.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    The Protean Press Archive, 1970-2007, documents the work of a one-woman fine art press founded in San Francisco, California in 1982 by Terry Horrigan. The collection includes materials from all stages of printing, including research materials, design work, correspondence with writers, proofs, dummies, and final works. Printed works include poetry and other books, and broadsides. Materials are arranged in their original order.