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Eric Gill Illustrations Collection

One of the most celebrated British artists of the twentieth century, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography describes Gill as "the greatest artist-craftsman of the twentieth century: a letter-cutter and type designer of genius." Gill’s work on type design and illustrations for books began in earnest in 1925 when Gill met Robert Gibbings who was owner of Golden Cockerel Press. Working in collaboration with Gibbings Gill designed type for and illustrated what were to become Golden Cockerel’s most famous books and some of the most famous examples of Fine Press printing.

Helen “Tommie” Whalen World War II Scrapbook Collection

The Helen “Tommie” Whalen World War II Scrapbook Collection documents Helen Whalen’s work as St Lawrence University’s “Communications Officer” during the Second World War. A long-time registrar at St. Lawrence, Whalen created “Tommie’s Newsletter,” a publication chronicling the whereabouts, anecdotes, and accomplishments of enlisted members of the greater St. Lawrence University community.

Grasse River Water Power Assessment, 1871

The document is an appraisal of properties using hydropower on the Grasse River, dated July 19th, 1871.  Each entry in the appraisal gives the name of the owner of the property, the nature of the business, the specifics of the hydropower mechanisms, size of and boundaries of the property, and an assessment of the property’s worth.  Properties are sequenced moving south to north along the Grasse River: Clifton, Montery, Town of Clare, Russell Village, Town of Russell, Town of Canton, Canton Village, Morely, Bucks Bridge, Madrid Village, Town of Madrid, Town of Louisville, Cha

William L. Fox, Jr. Papers

This collection primarily reflects Dr. Fox’s ministerial work and professional life.  The papers include articles by Dr. Fox, correspondence, sermons, and other church writings.  Much of the emphasis is on Dr. Fox’s thinking about Universalism and his approach to preaching.  There is also an emphasis on his time as a Senior Minister at the Universalist National Memorial Church in Washington D.C.  Also included are correspondence, notebooks, student assignments and ephemeral items related to Dr. Fox’s undergraduate career at St.

Robert D. Graham HALCO Shipping Corporation Research Files

The collection consists of photographs, notes, clippings, memorabilia, correspondence and research files associated with Robert Graham’s trips aboard various Halco Corporation vessels in the 1950s, 1970s and 1980s that are associated with his research and writing of the Halco book manuscript.  Included are numerous photographs that were to illustrate the book; files of photographs of each of the Halco Corporation’s ships; government reports and supporting documentation for several accidents that damaged or destroyed a number of Halco vessels.

Poetry Broadsides Collection

This ongoing collection consists primarily of signed and numbered large-format illustrated broadsides featuring the works of contemporary American poets, and the artwork of small press printers.  Most of the works are limited editions (numbered or lettered), signed by the author, and/or illustrator/printer.  Several are on handmade paper.