Robert N. McArthur book arts collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Robert N. McArthur book arts collection
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1900-1989
Language(s): English
Extent: 37.7 Linear Feet 54 boxes, 7 oversized boxes, 2 oversized folders
Collection Number: ms2368
Repository: Hargrett Library
Abstract: This collection consist of a variety of advertisements, posters, postcards, designs, writings, and correspondence relating to Robert N. McArthur's work as a printer and typesetter.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Robert N. McArthur was a printer based in Atlanta, Georgia where he owned and operated a printing company for many years. During his career McArthur received several national awards for typesetting and new print styles.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Robert N. McArthur book arts collection, ms2368, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Robert N. McArthur in November 1984.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

McArthur's library of printing books was removed from the Manuscripts collection to the Hargrett Rare Books collection and can be located through the GIL catalog.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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1B

Marshall Field Company advertisements, 1921

 

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2B

Advertising/Marketing posters, 1944

 

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REPO List: OS box 6- Misc. Items incl. Rare book engravings and title pages

 

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1A

Accession/Appraisal Info

 

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1B

Biography, Awards/Citations, Genealogy

 

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1C

"The National Cyclopedia of American Biography Vol. XLV"

 

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Articles on File

 

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3

Miscellaneous Items

 

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Travel Brochures

 

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Postcards - Belgium-Great Britain

 

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Postcards - Great Britain-Italy

 

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Postcards - Spain-US

 

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Correspondence, 1912-1957

 

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Correspondence B-W

 

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Writings

 

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Writings

 

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Design

 

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Designs

 

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Designs

 

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Projects - Graphic Arts Library

 

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B-R

 

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15

Barnhart

 

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16

Barnhart

 

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17

Higgins - MacArthur Company

 

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Higgins - MacArthur Company - Emory Programs

 

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Higgins - MacArthur Company - Sez-Type

 

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Type Specimens

 

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21

American Specimen Book of Type Styles

 

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Baver-Berkley Press

 

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Bertsch - Continental

 

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D-H

 

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I-K

 

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L-R

 

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S-W

 

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27B

Typefoundry Amsterdam - The letter as a work of art

 

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Paper Manufacturers I

 

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Paper Manuscripts Ink II

 

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Individuals A-Col

 

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Typographers Cooper I

 

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Typographers Cooper II

 

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Book 4 OZ Cooper

 

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RFD-Gillespie

 

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Typographers Goudy I

 

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Goudy II

 

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Typographers H-R

 

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Individuals Schiller-W

 

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General Associations A-AIGA

 

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General Associations AM-R

 

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General - Book Catalogs - New Typography

 

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Printing Rare Books A-H

 

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Typography Rare Books J-W

 

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Alphabet & Image

 

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The American Printer, Archiv fur druck und papier arts et metiers graphiques

 

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Ben Franklin Monthly, Borado Quarterly, Folio, Inland Printers, The New Colophon 1-4

 

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The New Colophon 5-8, New England Printer, The PI Box, PM: II, III, IV

 

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Journals V PM: VI, VII, Print Quarterly

 

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Journals VI. Share your knowledge, typogrpahica

 

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Journals VII: 3 minutes, Westward, Annuals, The book of Art Printing, Portfolio, 27 Chicago Designers

 

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Graphis Articles on Poster Art

 

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African and Indonesian Materials, Misc

 

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Duplicate Items

 

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Clippings to be filed/copied

 

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Font posters

 

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Barnhart Brothers and Spindler posters, typeset proofs, and brochures

 

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Several companies, from WM Bradley to Bruce Rogers - typescript proofs, typescript development sketches, and type sample and order forms

 

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Albert Schiller Company posters, poster proofs, exhibits, and plaques, 1980s

 

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Eastern Paper Company posters, typeset proofs, typeset portfolio, and tourism related posters

 

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McArthur designs, advertisements, certificates, 1898 graduating class photograph, and various travel menus