Bradbury Thompson collection, 1944-1990.

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Bradbury Thompson collection, 1944-1990.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702148814

The Bradbury Thompson Collection consists of examples of Thompson's graphic design work including postage stamps, logos, and book, magazine, and corporate publication designs. The majority of the collection consists of Thompson designs that were a part of the Westavaco-sponsored exhibit, "Bradbury Thompson: Innovative Designer," which was exhibited at Yale's Sterling Memorial Library in 1992. Many of the designs in the exhibition were from the serial publication, Westvaco Inspirations for Printers. The exhibit had previously been mounted at other venues including the Frick Gallery in Pittsburgh, and the ITC Gallery in New York City.

2.5 linear feet (6 boxes)

Yale University Library

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Yale University Library

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Thompson, Bradbury

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Bradbury Thompson was a graphic designer and art director who had a distinguished career working with a variety of companies and institutions including the Westvaco Corporation, for whom he designed the American Classic Book Series and Westvaco Inspirations for Printers; Mademoiselle Magazine; Art News; and Smithsonian magazine, among others. He designed the limited edition Washburn College Bible, which was published by Oxford University Press in 1979, and designed over 100 United States postage...

Westvaco Corporation

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