Frederic W. Goudy collection, 1925-1971.

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Frederic W. Goudy collection, 1925-1971.

This collection contains printed ephemera, pamphlets, pictures and other materials related to and honoring the career of Frederic W. Goudy, a prolific typeface designer. Materials in this collection showcase the variety of typestyles Goudy created and commemorate various anniversaries in his life and career.

.42 linear feet (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7628243

University of California, Los Angeles

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Goudy, Frederic W. (Frederic William), 1865-1947

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Frederic William Goudy was an American type designer. After a career in real estate, he began his career as a type designer at 40 and created over 120 type styles including University of California Oldstyle, exclusively for the University of California Press, and Goudy Old Style. Goudy founded the Village Press with Will H. Ransom and was the Art Director for the Lanston Monotype Machine Company from 1920 until his death in 1947. From the description of Frederic W. Goudy collection, ...