Charters of Freedom Papermaking
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Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials from paper specialist Tim Barrett and includes paper samples, correspondence, research notes, and supplemental materials related to Tim's career and papermaking more generally. This collection was curated and organized by Tim Barrett. It reflects important periods in his career from its beginning through his tenure at the University of Iowa Center for the Book.
Dates
- Creation: 1968-2020
Creator
- From the Collection: Barrett, Timothy (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
The United States National Archives commissioned the University of Iowa Center for the Book to make special paper to support the Charters of Freedom in new encasements being installed at the National Archives Rotunda in Washington, D. C. The Charters of Freedom are the The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and The Bill of Rights. The paper made at University of Iowa can be seen beneath the parchment documents on display.
Extent
From the Collection: 28.04 Linear Feet (71 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu