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Michael Tarachow letters to Ray Freed, 1976-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:
23 item (35 pages)
Abstract:
Over twenty letters written by Michael Tarachow to Ray Freed between 1976 and 1978. Some of the letters are written on the verso of broadside cards with printed poetry, mostly concerning Tarachow's solicited submission for Toward a Further Definition and his small press in New York City, Doctor Generosity Press, from 1969 to 1972.

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

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R. Hoe & Company collection, 1876-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear foot (54 items)
Abstract:
The R. Hoe and Company collection includes catalogs, price lists, patents, and other printed ephemera related to the printing machinery the comapny produced and sold.

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

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Percy David Hedderwick papers relating to printing press inventions, 1864-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear feet (1 box and two oversized folders)
Abstract:
Percy David Hedderwick (1849-1920) was a Scottish engineer and inventor who patented an advanced rotary printing press in 1870 in addition to holding patents No. 1581 and 1958 for improvements to printing machinery such as automatic stopping and an apparatus for counting paper in the machines. This collection documents his efforts to patent his inventions and introduce them into the market.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]