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John Henry Nash pictorial collection [graphic]
BANC PIC 1944.005--AXLOCAL
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Title:
John Henry Nash pictorial collectionCreator/Contributor:
Nash, John Henry, 1871-1947, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Moulin, Gabriel, 1872-1945Creator/Contributor:
Coyle, Ray Frederick.Creator/Contributor:
Wilke, William.Creator/Contributor:
Little, Philip, 1887-1960Abstract:
Chiefly graphic material related to Nash's fine press productions. Includes original ink, pencil & watercolor drawings for
borders, vignettes, illustrations, frontispiece portraits, monograms, initial letters and bookplates, plus various etchings
and stats. Also present are offset prints from the Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939-1940; a photograph of the Nash
exhibit at the International Book Fair, Cologne, 1926; various photos and prints related to Nash: his birthday party at the
Bohemian Grove, 1938; at the family farm; a caricature of him at the Vatican Library; his home in Berkeley, Calif.; as a young
man at the Tomoyé Press; and receiving L.L.D. from the University of Oregon. Includes several portraits of Nash's friends
and associates, including architect Mark Daniels and the endocrinologist Herbert M. Evans. Also present is a portrait of Pope
Pius XI and an indulgence signed by him, framed in a presentation case.
Date:
ca. 1895-ca. 1944 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caNash, John Henry -- 1871-1947 -- Pictorial works
Daniels, Mark -- 1881-1952 -- Pictorial works
Evans, Herbert M. (Herbert McLean) -- 1882-1971 -- Pictorial works
XI, Pope -- Pius -- 1857-1939 -- Portraits
Golden Gate International Exposition (1939-1940 : San Francisco, Calif.); -- Pictorial works
Book design -- California -- Pictorial works
Printers -- California -- San Francisco -- Photographs
Note:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Photographers include Gabriel Moulin.
Includes book illustrations signed by Ray Frederick Coyle, William H. Wilke and Philip Little.
UNARRANGED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library
via the Notice of Interest in Unprocessed Collections form.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
John Henry Nash portrait collection cataloged separately (BANC PIC 1944.003)
John Henry Nash, 1871-1947, Canadian-born typographer, came to San Francisco in 1895, and became associated with the Tomoyé
Press. He later joined the printing firm of Taylor & Taylor (1911-1915) before founding his own press for fine printing in
1916. His publications varied from Dante's The Divine Comedy to writings by local authors, all done in a grandiose style.
In 1936 Nash and his library became affiliated with the University of Oregon.
Container list available.
Type:
graphicEtchings.
Stats.
Book illustrations.
Drawings.
Physical Description:
graphic
picture
5 boxes, 1 oversize folder, (ca. 50 photographic prints & ca. 230 prints and drawings) : b&w ; various sizes.
Language:
English
Identifier:
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BANC PIC 1944.005--AXLOCAL
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CaliforniaCopyright Note:
UNARRANGED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library
via the Notice of Interest in Unprocessed Collections form.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.