[Black Rock Press records], 1954-1986.

Black Rock Press

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The Black Rock Press, named after an Applegate Trail landmark in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, was founded in 1964 in Reno, Nevada, by Kenneth and Patricia Carpenter and dedicated to the practice and teaching of the arts and crafts associated with the creation of finely printed books. In 1971 the Carpenters donated their 1837 super-royal Columbian hand press to the University of Nevada Library. Two other 19th century presses, a Washington and an Albion, were later added. In 1975, Car...

Carpenter, Kenneth J. (Kenneth John), 1923-

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Kenneth J. Carpenter, librarian, came to the University of Nevada in 1962. Among the positions he held until his retirement in 1981, was assistant and associate library director, and head of the Special Collections Department. In addition, he and his wife, Patricia, founded the Black Rock Press in 1964, dedicated to the practice and teaching of finely printed books. During his tenure, Carpenter was active in the Faculty Senate, and served as an Executive Board member for the University of Nevada...

Dial Club (University of Nevada, Reno)

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