American Printing History Association Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference October 19-21, 2001 Washington University St. Louis

Transatlantic Type: Anglo-American Printing in the Nineteenth Century
The nineteenth century saw enormous changes in the world of printing. The rise of a mass readership, the invention of machine-driven presses and typesetting, new reproduction methods and papers, and movements in taste and design contributed to an era of intense complexity and development. Yet, despite interest over the decades, some aspects of the period remain largely unstudied. The 2001 American Printing History Association’s annual conference focused on the relationship between printing in Britain and the United States. It explored the cross-fertilization of printing practices, technological developments, and typographical and bookmaking connections.

The conference topic and location were occasioned by Washington University Libraries’ recent acquisition of Charles Gould’s exceptional Triple Crown Collection, which comprises books, proofs, correspondence, drawings, printing blocks, and other items related to the three great British private presses: Kelmscott, Doves, and Ashendene. During the conference, the Libraries opened their first large public exhibition of highlights from the Triple Crown.

An exciting schedule of events was planned, beginning Friday evening with a keynote address by Marianne Tidcombe, noted bookbinding historian and author of a new history of the Doves Press, followed by the Triple Crown exhibition and reception. The conference continued Saturday with presentations by distinguished speakers Karen Nipps, William S. Peterson, Terry Belanger (substituting for Michael Twyman) Ron Tyler, and Philip Weimerskirch, followed by an open house at the Kranzberg Illustrated Book Studio. That evening, there was an elegant three-course dinner at the St. Louis Art Museum, with an after-dinner talk by Eric Holzenberg. Sunday was devoted to a visit, including brunch and exhibition viewings, to the St. Louis Mercantile and its celebrated holdings of books, manuscripts, and art from the eighteenth through twentieth centuries.

Bookbinding historian Marianne Tidcombe speaking on Cobden-Sanderson in the conference keynote address on Friday night.

Terry Belanger discusses his talk with Mark Samuels Lasner and Ron Tyler.

APHA Membership
Non-members may join APHA now to receive the members’ discount for conference registration. Dues are paid on the calendar year: $40 for individuals; $15 for students; $75 for contributing members. For details, visit the APHA website: www.printinghistory.org.

Immediate Information
Anne Posega, Head of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries. Phone: 314-935-5487. Email: posega@library.wustl.edu.

Friday, October 19, Hilltop Campus

4-6:45 p.m.	Registration, Special Collections, Olin Library
7 p.m.	Keynote Address: "Cobden-Sanderson and America" Marianne Tidcombe, bookbinding historian and author. Auditorium, Brown Hall
8 p.m.	Reception & Exhibition Opening "The Triple Crown Abroad: The Kelmscott, Doves, and Ashendene Presses beyond the British Isles." Refreshments. Special Collections, Olin Library

Saturday, October 20, West Campus Conference Center

8 a.m..	Continental Breakfast & Registration
9 a.m.	Welcome Anne Posega, Head of Special Collections, Washington University Mark Samuels Lasner, Vice-President for Programs, APHA'
9:15 a.m.	"Westward the Course of Books Takes Its Way" Terry Belanger, University Professor and Honorary Curator of Special Collections, University of Virginia. (This talk replaces "Transatlantic Cross Currents" Michael Twyman, Professor, Department of Typography and Graphic Communication, The University of Reading.)
10:15 a.m	"Production of the Great Work: John James Audubon, the Havells, and The Birds of America" Ronald Tyler, Professor of History, University of Texas-Austin and Director of the Texas State Historical Association
11:45 a.m.	"The Dialogue between Britain and America in the Development of Certain Mid-nineteenth Century Printing Techniques" Karen Nipps, Senior Rare Book Cataloger at the Houghton Library, Harvard University
12:45 p.m.	Lunch
2 p.m.	"Nineteenth-Century Revivals: Typographical and Spiritual" William S. Peterson, Professor of English, University of Maryland
3 p.m.	"Daniel Berkeley Updike and England: Some Little-known Connections" Philip J. Weimerskirch, Special Collections Librarian, Providence Public Library
4:30 p.m.	Open House, Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book

Ken Botnick speaks to conference participants at the Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book. The talk also included his spirited "rap" song enumerating the eras of typeface design.

Conference participants look over student projects done at Washington University's Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book.

Saturday Evening, October 20, The St. Louis Art Museum

.6:45 p.m.

Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, Three-Course Dinner, & After-Dinner Talk "The Middle Hill Press: Sir Thomas Phillipps's Attack on the Fine Press Movement," Eric Holzenberg, Director and Librarian, The Grolier Club

Sunday, October 21, The St. Louis Mercantile Library

.10 a.m.

Exhibitions of the work of painter Thomas Hart Benton and printer Kay Michael Kramer. Tour of the American currency collection of Eric P. Newman. Brunch

American Printing History Association
P.O. Box 4922
Grand Central Station
New York, New York 10163-4922

Please Note: To register in advance, APHA must receive your registration form and payment by October 15. You have the option to register at the conference, but please contact APHA so we can assure space and food.

Your conference fee admits you to all presentations, Saturday breakfast and box lunch, and Sunday brunch. An additional charge is required for the Saturday night dinner. Reservations will be confirmed on receipt of payment and the registration form. APHA will refund fees in full for cancellations made before October 1, 2001.

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___ $60 conference fees, for APHA members
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___ $35 for the Saturday night event (cocktails, hors d’ouevres, and a three-course dinner with wine)
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