Subseries D. Manuale Typographicum (volume I), 1950 - 1972
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains correspondence, original sketches and designs, type specimens, a transparency, paste-ups, and proofs for the Manuale Typographicum (MT) produced by Zapf in 1954 consisting of 100 horizontal pages of typographic designs and quotes. Materials are arranged by book page number with each folder containing process work for that page. The arrangement for these materials have been carefully preserved to retain the organization created by Zapf with each folder containing the original envelope that housed the materials. Also included in this subseries are materials relating to the 1970 MIT Press edition of this publication.
Dates
- Creation: 1950 - 1972
Creator
- From the Collection: Zapf, Hermann (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to audio reels cannot be provided on site at this time; access inquiries should be made with the curator. Access to original chalk calligraphy is RESTRICTED due to the impermanence of the medium, but digital images are available. Access to lead plates and punches is at the discretion of the archivist and curator as they are fragile. Some of the digital files are restricted due to copyright law; digital files not labeled as restricted are available for access with permission from the curator or archivist.
Extent
From the Collection: Approx. 43 Linear Feet (44 document boxes, 8 oversize boxes, 1 rolled object, 1 clear box of punches) : Collection materials are stored in the Cary Collection stacks, range 17A (boxes 1-44, 53) with oversize and duplicative materials stored in the Graphic Design Archives cage range 10A, shelves 10A-27 through 10A-31 (boxes 45-52). Flat file materials are in the Cary Collection stacks flat file case 4.
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
