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American bindings exhibit cover and materials

 File — Flat file drawer: A-8, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The American Trade Bindings Book Collection consists of 5095 volumes (as of 10/09/2012) of fiction and non-fiction published circa 1880-1940. The books were collected for their artistic illustrated cover bindings but they provide insight into the reading habits of that time period in the United States. Access to the catalog records is available in the OPAC.

Dates

  • 1880-1940
  • Majority of material found within 1880 - 1940

Extent

From the Collection: 5095 Volumes (5095 volumes and 1 box in 480 linear feet.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Archives & Special Collections
Pollak Library South Room 352 (PLS 352)
Fullerton CA 92831-3599 USA
(657) 278-4751