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Calligraphers -- Illinois -- Chicago

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Donald R. Neruda papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Neruda
Abstract

Eleven specimens of calligraphy by Chicago-area calligrapher Donald R. Neruda. One specimen is on stained glass.

Dates: approximately 1980-2002

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

Gertrude Lueneburg Carrier Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Carrier
Abstract

Chicago calligrapher, illuminator, and designer. The papers consist largely of roughs and correspondence relating to freelance design and lettering projects. There are also a few student works and some juvenalia.

Dates: 1905-1994

Tom Greensfelder design records

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Greensf
Abstract

Chicago calligrapher and designer. Files concerning Oakdale Press children’s bookplate designs and other projects.

Dates: 1989-2015