Collection Summary
Information for Researchers
Administrative Information
Scope and Content of Collection
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.