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Cooper, Oswald Bruce, 1879-1940

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1879 - 1940

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Muriel Underwood papers

 Collection
Identifier: VAULT box-Wing-MS-96
Abstract

Correspondence (some calligraphy), clippings, printed ephemera, notes on phone calls, etc. concerning the 50th anniversary publication of the Society of Typographic Arts and other projects, such as reprinting the STA's Book of Oz Cooper : an appreciation of Oswald Bruce Cooper; correspondents include Robert Borja, Thea Wheelwright of Bond Wheelwright Co., Susan Scott and Paula ThompSon of Wexford Press.

Dates: 1950-1977; Majority of material found within 1971 - 1977

Oswald Bruce Cooper Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Cooper
Abstract

Papers of Oswald Cooper, Chicago lettering artist, advertising designer and type designer best known for his Cooper Black and Cooper Bold typefaces. Includes art work for type designs; art boards, proofs and finished advertising pieces; and limited correspondence. There is also a file on patent cases of 1926-1928, and Cooper's testimony before Congress on the originality of typefaces, and ephemera from other artists.

Dates: 1903-1953; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1939

Raymond Franklin DaBoll Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-DaBoll
Abstract

Correspondence, original art, printed works, biographical information by and about Chicago calligrapher and designer Raymond F. DaBoll; includes ephemera from other artists.

Dates: 1905-1982; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1982

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  • Subject: Designers -- Illinois -- Chicago X

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Advertising -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Design 2
Calligraphy -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Designers -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Ephemera -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 1901-1950 2
Manuscripts, American -- Illinois -- Chicago 2