John Anderson papers 1948–1994 1978–1994

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John Anderson papers 1948–1994 1978–1994

The John Anderson papers contains materials relating to twentieth century American book designer, typographer and printer John Anderson.

5 linear feet; (6 boxes)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6363528

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Anderson, John, 1915–1997.

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For John Anderson (born 1915), book designer, typographer and printer, a love of fine printing developed early. Inspired by the printing activities of the Wright Brothers, Anderson acquired a small hand press at the age of thirteen. Since that modest beginning, Anderson has established himself among the foremost of small press proprietors continuing the tradition of handset type. Over the course of his six-decade career, Anderson has printed numerous books, broadside...