Publishers and publishing
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Allen Ruff Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ruff
Abstract
Publications and working papers of Ruff, mostly in preparation for his book "We Called Each Other Comrade": Charles H. Kerr and Company, Radical Publishers (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1997). The bulk of the material is photocopied documents used in research.
Dates:
1855-1997
David C. Meyer collection of letterheads and stationery
Collection
Identifier: Case Wing-NC1002-L47 D38
Abstract
Collection of letterheads and stationery from David C. Meyer, owner of Meyerbooks and its imprint David Meyer Magic Books. Collection consists of single sheet letterheads, envelopes, stationery packets, and advertising materials originally issued by hotels, businesses, organizations, and performers.
Dates:
1861? to approximately 2013; Majority of material found within 1915 - 2000
Fred Thompson Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Thompson
Abstract
Correspondence, writings, publications, photographs, etc. of Fred W. Thompson, I.W.W. official and historian, and president of the Charles H. Kerr Company. A radical in his native Canada, Thompson came to the United States in 1922 and joined the I.W.W. He remained an active member for over 65 years. In the 1970s, he joined a Kerr Publishing Company rescue effort. There is considerable correspondence with Wobblies, some addressed to Franklin H. Rosemont, and also photographs of union members.
Dates:
1915-1997; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1985
John M. Weatherwax Popol Vuh project correspondence
Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-Weatherwax
Abstract
Collection of correspondence related to the publication of John M. Weatherwax’s English translation of the Popol Vuh that would include water color paintings by the artist Diego Rivera. Present are four telegrams sent by Rivera from Mexico asking for more time to complete the pictures, and arranging logistics for their transfer and payment.
Dates:
1931-1975; Majority of material found within 1931 - 1933
M.A. Donohue & Co. records
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Donohue
Abstract
Original artwork, proofs, and prints created by the M.A. Donohue & Co. printers. Donohue specialized in children's books, and published the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy series.
Dates:
approximately 1920s-1930s