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William Harcourt Hooper Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0252

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Scope and Contents

A collection of proofs of wood-engravings, together with correspondence addressed to the bookseller James Tregaskis and other related material.

Dates

  • Creation: 1893-1911

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Wood engraver who worked for the Kelmscott Press, the Ashendene Press, and the Essex House Press. Includes proofs of wood engravings, correspondence, and ephemera.

Method of Acquisition

These papers were purchased by the University of Iowa Libraries in 2006. Guide posted to Internet: April 2006.

Related Materials

Records of the Yellow Barn Press contains wood engravings by John DePol. (MsC0487)

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)