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1Author:  Armitage, Merle, 1893-1975Requires cookie*
 Title:  Merle Armitage papers, 1930-1974 ead 
 Date(s):  1930-1974 
 Abstract:  The collection contains an assortment of correspondence, books, some published by his Manzanita Press, typescripts of books and short stories, advertisements, illustrations, clippings, photographs and photographic plates, articles, speeches, catalogs, and miscellaneous original art work. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Publishers and publishing -- California -- History -- 20th century | Book industries and trade -- United States -- History -- 20th century | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Pictorial works | Commercial artists -- United States | Small press books -- Specimens | Book design -- United States -- History 
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2Author:  Requires cookie*
 Title:  Special Collection's comic book collection, 1934-1969 (bulk 1940-1950) ead 
 Date(s):  1934-1969 
 Abstract:  The collection is comprised of comic books, from 1934-1969 (bulk 1940-1950) which are held in Special Collections. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Comic books, strips, etc. -- Periodicals | Abbott and Costello -- Comic book | Fantastic Four (Fictitious characters) 
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3Author:  Requires cookie*
 Title:  Comic Strips 1918-1937 (bulk 1930-1937) ead 
 Date(s):  1918-1937 
 Abstract:  Twenty-five artists and their comic strips are presented, including Billy DeBeck's Barney Google, Fontaine Fox's Toonerville Trolley, Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie, Vince Hamlin's Alley Oop, Frank King's Gasoline Alley and various Rube Goldberg cartoons. Collection contains original comic strip drawings, some inscribed to the University of Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Comic books, strips, etc. -- Specimens. 
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4Author:  Requires cookie*
 Title:  Notebook of Student Summaries 1743 ead 
 Date(s):  1743 
 Abstract:  Bound, pen-and-ink copies or summaries, in Latin, of the student's four selections, with caption titles: John Locke, Liber; Samuel Pufendorf, Epitome; Samuel Clarke, Epitome; and William Wollaston, Compendium. Also a few pages of the student's notes on morality, religion, and other philosophical topics. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  College students -- Books and reading -- History -- 18th century. 
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5Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 Title:  Antiphonarium, ca. 1529 ead 
 Date(s):  ca. 1529 
 Abstract:  Bound elephant folio manuscript of Italian origin; probably Dominican. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Illumination of books and manuscripts, Italian -- Specimens | Chants (Plain, Gregorian, etc.) | Music -- Manuscripts -- Italy -- 16th century 
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6Author:  Hathaway, Odell SnedenRequires cookie*
 Title:  Odell Sneden Hathaway Theater Ledger Collection, 1910-1922 ead 
 Date(s):  1910-1922 
 Abstract:  This collection is comprised of seven ledgers from theaters owned by Odell Sneden Hathaway. Each ledger lists daily accounting totals which denote the name of the attraction, weather conditions, gross receipt totals, costs, payments, and accompanying notes. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Theaters -- United States | Vaudeville | Plays | Burlesque (Theater) | Motion pictures | Account books 
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7Author:  Benjamin, Curtis G., 1901-1983Requires cookie*
 Title:  Curtis G. Benjamin papers, 1826-1983 (bulk 1950-1983) ead 
 Date(s):  1826-1983 
 Abstract:  This collection consists of the papers of Curtis G. Benjamin. Included are his writings, materials related to his career with McGraw-Hill and various committees and associations he served on. Present in the collection are manuscript drafts, notes, publications of other authors that initiated some of the contrary responses expressed in his work, speeches, and his published articles and books. A great portion of his writings are in the areas of photocopying and copyright, the export and trade of books, and topics relating to the U.S. publishing industry and its national and international presence. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Publishers and publishing | Public domain (Copyright law) | Educational publishing | Book industries and trade 
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8Author:  Rosenwald, RobertRequires cookie*
 Title:  Poisoned Pen Press records, 1985-2019 ead 
 Date(s):  1985-2019 
 Abstract:  Poisoned Pen Press is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded in 1997. The Press is an independent publisher of mystery novels, and founder Robert Rosenwald continues to serve as President. Since the press' inception, Barbara Peters has served as the Editor-in-Chief and she is the owner of the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. The Poisoned Pen Press collection consist of manuscripts, advanced reader copies, cover designs, signed published books, and other materials relating to the book development process. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- Arizona | Publishers and publishing -- Arizona | Authors and Publishers -- 20th century 
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9Author:  Pumpuang Monastery (Thailand)Requires cookie*
 Title:  Thai religious manuscript 1939 ead 
 Date(s):  1939 
 Abstract:  Religious manuscript written at the Pumpuang Monastery, Thailand, in 1939. The form is that of a "parabaik;" that is, the heavy paper is folded like an accordion. The writing is lengthwise on both sides of the rectangular paper. Contains 14 panels of handpainted Buddhist imagery, in seven pairs that flank the text. Dominant colors are blue, red, green black and white, with some gold illumination. Scenes include Buddha, shrines, gods in the heavens, demons, a man in a water-lily pond, hellish scenes of people being tortured, black birds at the edge of a pond, and a couple receiving a gold bracelet from the sky. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Buddhist art -- Thailand. | Buddhist illumination of books and manuscripts -- Thailand -- Specimens. | Buddhist literature -- Illustrations. | Buddhist monasteries -- Thailand. | Manuscripts, Thai. 
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10Author:  Bukowski, CharlesRequires cookie*
 Title:  Charles Bukowski, 1944-1977 ead 
 Date(s):  1944-1977 
 Abstract:  Contains published and unpuplished books, periodicals, manuscripts, letters, audio recordings, and artwork from 1964-1974, of the poet, novelist, and screenwriter, Charles Bukowski. ( 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Poets, American--20th century--Sources. | Authors, American|--20th century--Sources. | Small press books--Specimens | Underground press publications--Specimens. 
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11Author:  Reznikoff, CharlesRequires cookie*
 Title:  Papers of Charles Reznikoff, 1916-1979 ead 
 Date(s):  1916-1979 
 Abstract:  The Charles Reznikoff papers is comprised of his correspondence, manuscripts, poetry, plays, prose, biographical material, and copies of his works and translations. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Poets, American--20th century--Sources. | American literature--Jewish authors. | Jewish literature--United States. | Small press books--Specimens. 
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12Author:  Loujon Press.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Order and Chaos Chez Hans Reichel 1966-1970 ead 
 Date(s):  1966-1970 
 Abstract:  Proof file of edition published in 1966 by Loujon Press, Tucson, Arizona. Numerous notations and corrections by Miller. Includes newspaper articles and promotional broadsides, from 1966-1970, about Miller, the Loujon Press, and the Webbs. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Authors, American -- 20th century. | Publishers and publishing -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History -- 20th century. | Small press books -- Specimens. | Small presses -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History -- 20th century. 
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13Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 Title:  Chax Press records, 1977--ongoing ead 
 Date(s):  1977--ongoing 
 Abstract:  Chax Press is a small, Tucson based publishing house founded in 1984. Since opening they have published hundreds of books by creative, and innovative poets. They are known for their unique style of books that include both soft-bound offset books as well as hand-printed limited editions, combining both complex visual dynamics and more various book structures throughout all of their letterpress books. This collection contains business materials, book development materials, published manuscripts, and illustrative plates and blocks used by the press, as well as correspondence with authors. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Small presses -- Arizona | Small presses -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History -- 20th century | Authors, American -- Correspondence | Authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives 
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14Author:  Holme, John Francis, 1868-1904Requires cookie*
 Title:  John Francis Holme collection, 1886-1938 1889-1903 ead 
 Date(s):  1886-1938 
 Abstract:  This collection includes over 750 of Holme's original drawings and etchings, 142 reproductions, 134 original drawings by students and associates, and all nine Bandar Log Press books; as well as correspondence, photographs, news clippings, and articles relating to the School of Illustration and the Bandar Log Press. In addition to Holme, authors of the Bandar Log Press books are Charles Dryden, William Robinson, Kirke La Shelle, and George Ade. Holme's drawings are illustrations for news stories, including coverage of the 1897 Luetgert trial and the 1893 World Columbian Exposition; drawings of people, theatrical performances, "life and times" scenes of the 1890s; political events and politicians, including coverage of the 1896 Democratic presidential convention, and political cartoons. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Drawing -- Study and teaching -- United States | Editorial cartoons -- United States -- Specimens | Illustrators -- United States -- History | Drawing, American -- Specimens | Etching, American -- Specimens | Newspaper court reporting -- United States -- History -- 19th Century | Newspapers -- Illustrations -- Specimens 
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15Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 Title:  William N. Damron, Jr. Scrapbooks 1948-2011 ead 
 Date(s):  unknown 
 Abstract:  This collection contains William N. Damron, Jr.'s resumes, scrapbooks, and performance programs dated 1948 – 2006. His career, spanning more than forty years, has included work as a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor for prominent television and theatre productions, including the Academy Awards. Damron's fifteen scrapbooks begin when he was a kindergarten student and continue through 2006, spanning his years as a student at the University of Arizona and his work in Los Angeles. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Theater Programs--Arizona--Tucson | Performance | Clipplings (Books, newspaper, etc.) | Acting | Theater--Production and direction | Costume design | University of Arizona | Los Angeles Opera | Academy Awards (Motion Pictures) | Tucson Unified School District (Pima County, Ariz.) 
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16Author:  Stevens, Thomas Wood, 1880-1942Requires cookie*
 Title:  Thomas Wood Stevens papers, 1895-1984 (bulk 1897-1937) ead 
 Date(s):  1895-1984 (bulk 1897-1937) 
 Abstract:  The collection contains biographical materials such as early notebooks of writings and sketches, articles about Stevens, and family photographs. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Theaters -- Designs and plans | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Theater -- United States -- History -- 20th century | College theater -- United States -- History | Promptbooks -- Specimens | Pageants -- United States -- History -- Sources | Little magazines -- United States -- Specimens | Theatrical producers and directors -- United States | Etching, American 
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