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Carl Dair : correspondence
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- Textual record
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File
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2008-002/003(10)
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1953-1967 (Creation)
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1 folder of textual records
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File consists of handwritten and typescript letters from Dair regarding his interest in the British Typographic Guild, his efforts to start a new press in 1953, the purchase of a press for Dair in 1954, the growth of Allan Fleming's library, the Flemings' return from England in 1955 and the interest of Beatrice Warde in becoming involved with the press, the history of typography and the development of the artform; the debate between Dair and Fleming over the use of lettering on buildings; and the availability of Cartier type in 1967.
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- English
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Final
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Full
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
2008/12/17 Michael Moir:. EAD V1 (Creation)
Language of description
- English