Form: Paper (fiber product) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: .1 linear foot (1 folder)
Abstract:: J. Carroll Tobias (1899-1996) was a multi-talented artist from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, who was involved in commercial illustration and printing. The collection comprises correspondence and paper samples (1930-1940).

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 7 linear foot (7 boxes) and 4 oversize box
Abstract:: Frank W. Tober collected this wide variety of paper specimens and samples from around the world, including manufacturer's paper sample books, catalogs, individual paper specimens, and a portion of St. Louis collector and bookbinder Francis T. Guelker's collection on the history and craft of bookbinding and papermaking.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.5 linear foot (5 boxes), 1 oversize box, and 1 item (1 wooden cabinet)
Abstract:: Incorporated in 1890, the Carpenter Paper Company was the first paper warehouse in Omaha, Nebraska. The Carpenter Paper Company cabinet and paper samples consist of approximately ninety booklets and sample books of envelopes, writing paper, and cardboard dating between 1900 and the 1920s, and the coabinet which housed these materials.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.5 linear foot (3 boxes)
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.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia distributors' paper sample books collection consists of forty-two sample books likely produced between 1900 and 1960. The collection contains samples ranging from paper covers to typewriter, blotting, and gummed papers. Each book typically contains papers in multiple colors, weights, and finishes. While the manufacturers are located in New England and the Midwest, the distributors (when identified) are all based in Philadelphia. One of the manufacturing companies is the American Writing Paper Company, which became the largest producer of fine papers in the world during its peak output. The Thomas W. Price Company is the most common distributor.

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