Torch Press Book Shop Records

Collection

Identifier: MsC0167

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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of forty-seven of the Torch Press catalogs.

Cedar Rapids bookstore owned by Luther Brewer. 47 catalogs ranging in date from 1908 to approximately 1915.

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Dates

Creation: 1908-1915

Creator

Torch Press Book Shop (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Torch Press Bookshop was started by Luther Brewer in 1909, and sold books at a storefront in Cedar Rapids as well as to mail-order patrons until 1917.

Related Materials

Carney, Thomas L. & Joyce Crawford. "Torch Press: A Preliminary History." , Vol.21 (November 1974)

Maddigan, Mike. "The Torch Press: Addenda to a Checklist ." Books at Iowa. Vo. 31 (November 1979)