George Peabody Library
Scope and Contents
This is an artificial collection of objects largely relating to teaching the history of the book and demonstrating printing techniques in the classroom. The collection is divided among the three Rare Books and Manuscripts libraries.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1200s-1900s
Creator
- From the Collection: Johns Hopkins University (Collector, Organization)
- From the Collection: Royal Typewriter Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed in various locations and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Collection is open for use.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.2 Cubic Feet (24 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu