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Type and type-founding -- United States -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Bertham typeface

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: CARTYPE-0006
Overview

Frederic W. Goudy completed Bertham in 1936. Its design is based on the letterforms found in German types from the 15th century. It was celebrated as his 100th typeface.

Dates: 1936 (release date)

Frederic W. Goudy collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: CSC-0008
Scope and Contents The Frederic W. Goudy collection contains materials from 1867 through 1964, with the bulk of the papers dated between 1920 and 1947.This collection contains materials related to the life of printer, typographer, and type designer Frederic W. Goudy includes print items, proofs, manuscripts, type patterns and drawings, correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, ephemera, and realia.Items of note include photographs of the Goudys in their home and workshop at Marlborough,...
Dates: 1867-1964; Majority of material found within circa 1920-1947