Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Sanford, Donn W., 1940-2004 and Miniature Book Society
- Abstract:
- The Sanford, Donn mss., 1961-2002, consist of correspondence, records, and memorabilia relating to the Miniature Book Society and Sanford's involvement in the organization.
- Extent:
- 3 Boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Sanford, Donn mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Donn W. Sanford, 1940-2004, was a writer, publisher, reporter, and founder of the Sanford Organization with a passion for miniature books. Sanford served as President of the Miniature Book Society from 1999-2001 as well as editor of the MBS newsletter, receiving the Glasgow Cup Award from the Society and organizing one of their annual conclaves.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of correspondence, printed materials, and memorabilia relating to the Conclave organized by Sanford. Also included are meeting minutes, organizational records, miniature books and newspaper articles, and photographs relating to the Miniature Book Society and miniature book trade. Materials relating to Kathryn Richard and Ward Schori complete the collection. Collection includes instructions on the miniature book making process, miniature books in the mainstream media, and a bibliography of miniature book literature. Other materials include a set of VHS tapes, a floppy disk, and a magazine about miniature bookmaking. Also included is a sampling of a miniature bookmaking toolkit. The collection of miniature books included in this collection have been filed separately.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2013
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged by series, including Miniature Book Society Materials, Publishing, Correspondence, Miscellaneous, Photos, and A/V Materials.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Miniature books --Societies.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Sanford, Donn mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@iu.edu