Lois Rather correspondence : Oakland, Calif. with Roger Keith Larson, 1975-1995.

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Lois Rather correspondence : Oakland, Calif. with Roger Keith Larson, 1975-1995.

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Consists chiefly of letters from Lois Rather to Roger and occasionally, Frances Larson, with retained carbon copies (drafts?) of letters by Roger Larson. Also includes a few letters from Larson to others regarding the Rathers, and some miscellaneous items and snapshots. Documents the relationship between a small press craftswoman and publisher and a prime patron, describing the difficulties and pleasures of modest fine press work.

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Rather, Lois, 1905-

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Lois Rather and Clif Rather, proprietors of the Rather Press, Oakland, Calif. From the description of Lois Rather correspondence : Oakland, Calif. with Roger Keith Larson, 1975-1995. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 35583908 ...

Rather, Clifton, 1893-1987.

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Rather Press

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Background The Rather Press was founded by Clif Rather in 1967 as a therapeutic hobby after a stroke paralyzed his left side. His wife, Lois Rather began to write material for him to print and the partnership of this private press began. The Rathers did all of the work required in producing and marketing their limited-edition books, sold at cost regardless of the time and labor involved. After Clif Rather died in 1987, Lois continued writing ...

Larson, Roger Keith, 1924-

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Biography Roger K. Larson, an avid book collector, has led an active career as a doctor and professor of medicine. Born in Cadillac, Michigan, Larson attended Northwestern University, Wheaton College and the University of Illinois before moving to California in 1949 for his residency in internal medicine. After a stint in the Korean War, Dr. Larson moved to Fresno to practice medicine and eventually became Chief of Medicine at Valley Medical ...