Rowfant Club (Cleveland, Ohio)

Cleveland, Ohio bibliophile and book collector's club founded in 1892. It also issues limited editions of special interest books, and operated a bindery from 1909-1913.

From the description of Records 1891-1973. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17725619

Cleveland, Ohio club open by invitation only to men of diverse business and professional interests whose bond is a love of books, book collecting, and the art of bookmaking. Organized in 1892, the club chose to identify itself with Frederick Locker-Lampson by adopting the name of his Sussex County, England, estate, "Rowfant." The club insignia, groundhog and candles, are used in initiation and election procedures.

From the description of Records, series II, 1852-1986. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 22574859

Established 1892 in Cleveland, Ohio. The club maintains its original purpose of providing a forum for the "critical study of books" and the publication of privately printed editions for its members. Each year it presents a full program of meetings in its own clubhouse on Prospect Street East in Cleveland. The club was named for Rowfant, the country home of Frederick Locker-Lampson, a 19th century English poet and book collector who encouraged its founding.

From the description of Printed ephemera and associated items, 1901-1997 (bulk 1917-1957). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122624108