Adrian Wilson papers, 1884-1993 (bulk 1941-1988).

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Adrian Wilson papers, 1884-1993 (bulk 1941-1988).

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The collection documents 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 in San Francisco, and his work is well-documented in this collection. Included are client files, designs, and mock-ups. 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.

16 boxes, 20 cartons, 15 oversize boxes, 4 oversize folders, 3 volumes (35 linear feet)

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Wilson, Joyce Lancaster.

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Wilson, Adrian, 1947-....

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Adrian Wilson, born in Michigan in 1923, began his career as a printer in San Francisco in 1944. He at first printed programs and announcements for a theater where his wife, Joyce Lancaster Wilson, was an actress. He designed books for large publishers, but also produced fine limited editions, including work at his own press, The Press in Tuscany Alley. Wilson wrote several major works, including Printing for theater (1957), The design of books (1967), and with his wife The Making of the Nurembe...

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Press in Tuscany Alley

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