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Middleton, R. Hunter (Robert Hunter), 1898-1985

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Ernst F. Detterer papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Dett
Abstract

Chicago designer and calligrapher, founding head of the Department of Printing Arts of the School of the Art Institute, and Custodian of the John M. Wing Foundation on the History of Printing at the Newberry Library, 1931-1947. Collection focuses on Detterer's career before he came to the Newberry Library, and includes notes, memorabilia, correspondence, drawings, sketches, rubbings, and a few finished art works, including many by his Art Institute students.

Dates: 1897-1968; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1931

Robert Hunter Middleton papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Middleton
Abstract

Diaries, notes, original manuscripts of writings, design art, correspondence, financial records, printed ephemera, and type specimens from the collection of Robert Hunter Middleton, type designer and fine printer.

Dates: 1921-1985

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  • Subject: Manuscripts, American -- Illinois -- Chicago X

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Calligraphers -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Calligraphy -- Problems, exercises, etc. 1
Calligraphy -- Specimens 1
Design 1
Penmanship -- Study and teaching -- Illinois -- Chicago 1