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Michael Peich paper specimens catalogs collection

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Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]181 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19717-5267

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the University of Delaware Library Special Collections. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
MSS 0805
Repository:
University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Extent:
2.5 linear foot (3 boxes)
Language:
English, German, and Italian
Preferred Citation:
MSS 0805, Michael Peich paper specimens catalogs collection, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
Date:
1977-2008 (inclusive)
Creator:
Peich, Michael
Form:
Sample books, Acid-free paper, Arches paper (generic paper), Art paper, Bond paper, correspondence, Drawing paper, Ephemera (general), Handmade paper, Italian marbled paper, Marbled paper, Paper (fiber product), Printing paper, and Watercolor paper
Abstract:
Michael Peich is an emeritus professor of English at West Chester University. In 1982, he founded the Aralia Press, a fine arts press used to teach university students the art of printing. The Michael Peich paper specimens catalogs collection comprises American and worldwide paper manufacturers' sample books sent to Peich and Aralia Press from 1977-2008, largely advertising hand- and machine-made art and printing paper.

Michael Peich is an emeritus professor of English at West Chester University. In 1982, he founded the Aralia Press, a fine arts press used to teach university students the art of printing. Aralia Press predominantly prints works by aspiring and contemporary poets.

West Chester University digital collections. [Aralia Press digital collection overview] (Nov. 2017) https://library.wcupa.edu/digitalarchives/araliapress (accessed March 23, 2018)Stillman, Michael. Michael Peich & Aralia Press from Oak Knoll Books (Jul. 2017)http://www.rarebookhub.com/reviews/2042/print?page_id=3551 (accessed March 23, 2018)

The Michael Peich paper specimens catalogs collection comprises American and worldwide paper manufacturers' sample books sent to Peich and Aralia Press from 1977-2008, largely advertising hand- and machine-made art and printing paper. Many of the booklets contain price lists and descriptions of their advertised papers in addition to their featured specimens.

The sample booklets are arranged alphabetically by paper manufacturer and/or wholesaler and further arranged by title. The catalogs and booklets were often "titled" by their manufacturers according to their featured paper(s), for example "Fine Art Papers". Similarly broader titles were used for multiple-specimen catalogs, such as "Great Names, Great Designers, Great Papers". The collection contains samples from large importers and distributors such as Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead; Legion Paper Corporation; and New York Central Art Supply, as well samples and specimens from smaller, craft proprietors and enthusiasts such as Maziarczyk Paperworks; Mohawk Paper Mills; and Twinrocker Handmade Paper.

The collection also contains a small amount of printing and papermaking correspondence and ephemera sent to Michael Peich from 1983-1997. These materials are arranged chronologically.

Boxes 1-2: Shelved in SPEC MSS record center cartons Boxes 3: Shelved in SPEC MSS record center cartons (6 inches)

Purchase, March 2017

Processed and encoded by Dustin Frohlich, March, 2018.

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Publisher
University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Finding Aid Author
University of Delaware Library, Special Collections
Finding Aid Date
2018 February
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections Department, University of Delaware Library, https://library.udel.edu/static/purl.php?askspec

Collection Inventory

Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Amora, undated.
Box 1 Folder F1
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Andrews/Nelson/Whitehead Duro Color, undated.
Box 1 Folder F2
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Andrews/Nelson/Whitehead Duro Color, undated.
Box 1 Folder F3
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Andrews/Nelson/Whitehead's Art Paper Catalog, undated.
Box 1 Folder F4
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Art and Printing Papers, undated.
Box 1 Folder F5
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Basic Sample Book, undated.
Box 1 Folder F6
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Calligraphy Printing & Drawing Papers, undated.
Box 1 Folder F7
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Price List: Fine Art Papers and Boards, 1981 July.
Box 1 Folder F8
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Price List, 1982 March - 1983 April.
Box 1 Folder F9
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--Price List & Catalog, 1986 May.
Box 1 Folder F10
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--[Art paper samples], undated.
Box 1 Folder F11
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--[Paper specimens], 1977 November - 1978 July.
Box 1 Folder F12
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--[Paper specimens], 1984 June.
Box 1 Folder F13
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F14
Atlantic Papers--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F15
Atlantic Papers--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F16
Bowaters UK Paper Co. Limited--Gleneagle, undated.
Box 1 Folder F17
Cardinal Mill--Cardinal Printmaking, undated.
Box 1 Folder F18
Cartiera Magnani--Arturo (1 of 2), undated.
Box 1 Folder F19
Cartiera Magnani--Arturo (2 of 2), undated.
Box 1 Folder F20
Cartiera Magnani--Firenze, undated.
Box 1 Folder F21
Champion International Corporation--Champion Carnival Cover Cordwain, undated.
Box 1 Folder F22
Crestwood--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F23
Crestwood Paper Company Inc.--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F24
Dolphin Papers--Catalog and Price List, 1994 August.
Box 1 Folder F25
Digital Art Supplies--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F26
Eastern Corporation (Lucian Bernhard)--Great Names, Great Designers, Great Papers, undated.
Box 1 Folder F27
Eastern Coporation (Lucian Bernhard)--Great Names, Great Designers, Great Papers, undated.
Box 1 Folder F28
Fabriano (Cartiere Milani Fabriano)--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F29
Fabriano (Cartiere Milani Fabriano)--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F30
Fabriano (Cariere Milani Fabriano)--Ingres Cover, undated.
Box 1 Folder F31
Gilbert Papers--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 1 Folder F32
Hopper Papers (Georgia-Pacific)--[Paper specimens], 1982-1984.
Box 2 Folder F33
James River Paper Company--King James Cast Coat, undated.
Box 2 Folder F34
Riegel Products Corporation (James River Corporation)--Coated Cover C/1/S & Riegel Makeready Papers, undated.
Box 2 Folder F35
James River Company--[Paper specimens], 1982.
Box 2 Folder F36
James River Company--[Paper specimens], 1982.
Box 2 Folder F37
Legion Paper Corporation--The Art of the Printed World, undated.
Box 2 Folder F38
Legion Paper Corporation (Inveresk Paper Mill)--Somerset, 1994.
Box 2 Folder F39
Legion Paper Corporation--Lana Mill Samples, 2002.
Box 2 Folder F40
Legion Paper Corporation--Letterpress Softwhite, 1995.
Box 2 Folder F41
Legion Paper Corporation--(St. Cuthbert's Mill)--[Somerset specimens], undated.
Box 2 Folder F42
Legion Paper Corporation--[Various samples], undated.
Box 2 Folder F43
Legion Paper Corporation--[Pricing and catalogs], 2000-2002.
Box 2 Folder F44
Legion Paper Corporation--[Pricing and catalogs], 2002-2008.
Box 2 Folder F45
Maziarczyk Paperworks--Maziarczyk Pastepapers, 1986.
Box 2 Folder F46
Maziarczyk Paperworks--Pastepaper Patterns, 1993.
Box 2 Folder F47
Maziarczyk Paperworks--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 2 Folder F48
Mead Corporation--Short Course in the Graphic Arts, Volume 2, 1973.
Box 2 Folder F49
Mohawk Paper Mills--[Paper specimens], 1995.
Box 2 Folder F50
Mohawk Paper Mills--[Paper specimens], 1995.
Box 2 Folder F51
Mohawk Paper Mills--[Paper specimens], 1995.
Box 2 Folder F52
New York Central Art Supply--Fine Art Paper [and catalog], 1987.
Box 2 Folder F53
New York Central Art Supply--Fine Paper [catalog and ephemera], 1990.
Box 2 Folder F54
New York Central Art Supply--Fine Art Papers [and catalogs], 1999.
Box 2 Folder F55
New York Central Supply Co.--Arches MBM Ingres, undated.
Box 2 Folder F56
Papaterie St-Armand--Canal Paper, 2002.
Box 2 Folder F57
Papierfabrik Zerkall Renker & Söhne--Bütten-Druckpapier Zerkall-Butten, undated.
Box 3 Folder F58
Rampant Lions Press--Patterned Papers, undated.
Box 2 Folder F59
Richard de Bas--Richard de Bas, undated.
Box 3 Folder F60
Simpson Paper Company--[Paper specimens], 1983-1984.
Box 3 Folder F61
Somerset--Fine Printing and Publishing Paper, undated.
Box 3 Folder F62
St. Armand--St. Armand Handmade Papers ("Decorative" and "Colours"), 2001.
Box 3 Folder F63
Twinrocker Handmade Paper--[Paper specimens], undated.
Box 3 Folder F64
University of Iowa Center for the Book--[Paper specimens], 1990.
Box 3 Folder F65
University of Iowa Center for the Book (Timothy Barrett)--[Paper specimens], 1993.
Box 3 Folder F66
Victoria Paper Company, Inc.-- Sample Book: Printed Paper WP Series, undated.
Box 3 Folder F67
Whiting-Plover Paper Company--First Annual Letterhead Portfolio Number, 1948.
Box 3 Folder F68
Unidentified paper samples.
Box 3 Folder F69
Unidentified paper samples.
Box 3 Folder F70

1 of 2, 1983-1997.
Box 3 Folder F1
2 of 2, 1997, undated.
Box 3 Folder F2

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