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Calligraphers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Chicago Calligraphy Collective Records

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-CCC
Abstract Non-profit public education organization founded in 1976 to promote the study, practice, and appreciation of calligraphy in all of its historical and present-day applications. Collection includes newsletters, posters, exhibit announcements, invitations, workshop materials, and other printed items. Also included is correspondence among early members, as well as between members and calligraphers outside of Chicago. There is an extensive collection of the newsletters of other calligraphy clubs...
Dates: 1963-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2015

Donald Jackson Scroll

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-JacksonD
Abstract

A Roman capitals demonstration sheet created by calligrapher Donald Jackson, about 20 feet in length, from a class taught in San Francisco in 1977.

Dates: 1977

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

Roy Langley papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Lang
Abstract

Calligrapher and artist who studied at the School of the Art Institute, and who worked an art instructor in Iowa before becoming Director of the Sioux City Art Museum. Collection includes notes, course papers, photos, correspondence, and examples of Langley's work, including book jackets, menus, brochures, and certificates.

Dates: 1909-1981; Majority of material found within 1951 - 1961