Call Number:

C0630

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 8 boxes
• 3.2 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Allan H. Stevenson Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1950-1968 (inclusive)

Creator:

Stevenson, Allan H. (Allan Henry), 1903-1970

Form:

Bibliographers -- United States -- 20th century., Correspondence -- 20th century, Lectures -- 20th century., and Notes -- 20th century.

Abstract:

Consists of papers of Allan H. Stevenson relating to watermarks, papermaking, and block-books of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Allan H. Stevenson, a graduate of Rice University, was a bibliographer and paper specialist, recognized for his expertise in identifying watermarks and papermaking techniques and using this information to date books.

The collection consists of papers of Stevenson relating to watermarks, papermaking, and block-books of the 15th and 16th centuries. Included are research notes, articles, illustrations and slides of watermarks, a microfilm of the Zurich copy of the Missale Speciale, material on watermarks in Netherlandish block-books and on watermarks in Norman paper used in English books, and his lectures on "The Unicorns [watermarks] of Normandy." Also present are grant proposals, a small amount of correspondence with Rachel Hunt, Thomas Pears, and others, and printed matter.

Unprocessed.