Adrian Wilson papers 1884-1993 1941-1988

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Adrian Wilson papers 1884-1993 1941-1988

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The Adrian Wilson Papers, 1884-1993, document Wilson's personal and professional life as a fine art printer. Despite a lack of formal training, Wilson founded a respected fine press, The Press at Tuscany Alley, and his work is well documented in this collection. Included are client files, designs, and mockups. In addition to the Papers, The Bancroft Library holds a significant collection of Wilson's published works and ephemera that have been cataloged separately within the library's general collection. The Papers give great insight into Wilson as an individual, and include personal correspondence and journals. Family papers extend to Wilson's parents, Adrian P. and Christine Wilson and the papers of his wife, Joyce Lancaster.

Number of containers: 16 boxes, 20 cartons, 15 oversize boxes, 4 oversize folders, 3 volumes; Linear feet: 35

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Press in Tuscany Alley

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Wilson, Joyce Lancaster.

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Wilson, Adrian

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Biographical Information Adrian Wilson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 1, 1923 to Dutch immigrants, Adrian P., a horticulturist at the University, and Christine Wilson. When Adrian was seven years old, Adrian P. Wilson moved the family to Amherst, Massachusetts, where he worked at Smith College. Adrian graduated high school in 1941 and went onto study at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. However, his studies were cut sho...