Identity area
Reference code
WP
Title
Whittington Press Special Collection
Date(s)
- 1972 – present (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
5 linear meters
Context area
Name of creator
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Purchases and donations since July 2001
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The Whittington Press was founded by John and Rose Randle in 1971 at Whittington Court near Cheltenham. The Press continues to produce hand-made books by letterpress, often incorporating text and wood engravings. Material is comprised of monographs, the Matrix journal [we are the only HEI in the UK to hold a full set], documents, posters, Christmas cards and photographs
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Uncatalogued. Access via appointment in consultation with the archivist
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Script of material
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Finding aids
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Dates of creation revision deletion
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Sources
Digital object metadata
Filename
Whittington_Press_Catalogue.pdf
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Media type
Text
Mime-type
application/pdf
Filesize
215.3 KiB
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March 1, 2024 6:04 AM