The John M. Wing Foundation on the History of Printing at the Newberry Library.

Samuels, Joel L.

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ERIC Number: EJ370796

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Publication Date: 1988

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The John M. Wing Foundation on the History of Printing at the Newberry Library.

Samuels, Joel L.

Library Quarterly, v58 n2 p164-89 Apr 1988

Traces historical development of the John M. Wing foundation on the History of Printing beginning with its benefactor, John M. Wing, through the contributions of its custodians: Pierce Butler, 1920-31; Ernst F. Detterer, 1931-47; and James M. Wells, 1951-84. Focus is on the formulation and application of the collecting policy. (75 references) (Author/MES)

Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Policy Formation, Printing, Research Libraries

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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