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Richard Limpert, School of Printing course materials

 Collection
Identifier: CSC-0196

Content Description

This collection contains materials related to Richard Francis Limpert's course work in the RIT School of Printing from 1946 to 1948. It contains his completed course worksheets in several classes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1946 - 1948

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

Richard Francis Limpert (1926–1997), received an RIT diploma in printing in 1949. From 1939 to 1954, the RIT School of Printing granted diplomas. In 1955, associates degrees were offered.

Extent

.46 Linear Feet (This collection is housed in one document box 5”.) : RIT, Building 99. Range 25L

Language

English

Physical Location

RIT, Building 99, Range 25L

Bibliography

Alexander Lawson, "The School of Printing: Rochester Institute of Technology," Rochester: The Press of the Good Mountain, 1987.

Course worksheet folders

1. Hand Composition, 1946-47

2. Layout and lettering, 1946-47

3. Monotype I, 1946-47

4. Printer's English and Proofreading, 1946-47

5. Offset Presswork, 1946-47

6. Estimating, 1947-48

7. Printing plates, 1947-48

8. Stonework, 1947-48

9. Administration and management, 1948

10. Theory of Color, 1948

11. Cylinder Presswork, 1948

Processing Information

Collection processed and finding aid written by Amelia Hugill-Fontanel, April 2025.

Title
Richard Limpert, School of Printing course materials
Status
Completed
Author
Amelia Hugill-Fontanel
Date
April 2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository

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