Collection of Printing Samples from the Press of the Palace of the Governors
Collection
Identifier: MSS-777-BC
Scope and Content
This small collection contains samples of printed materials from the Press of the Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.), including a portfolio of Spanish folk poems, Native American poems, a poem by Peggy Pond Church, newspaper facsimiles, booklets, invitations, announcements, advertisements, and ephemera. This collection was amassed by Samuel Larcombe.
Dates
- 1974-1997
Creator
- Larcombe, Samuel (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution..
Background Information
A gift of old printing equipment from the Estancia News Herald was the impetus for creating a living history exhibition in the courtyard of the Palace of the Governors. The Press of the Palace of the Governors, a project of the Museum of New Mexico, was founded in the late 1960s, to "preserve New Mexico literary history." The Press is currently equipped with several historic presses and a variety of type faces. It has become a visitor attraction. as well as a center for the revival and pursuit of traditional book arts.
Products of the Press of the Palace of the Governors include limited edition books and portfolios, booklets, historic book arts projects, facsimile newspapers, handbills, poems, public notices, remedies and advice from the Old West, pamphlets, and a variety of ephemera. The Press of the Palace of the Governors is New Mexico's longest continually operating fine printing establishment.
Source: Passions in Print: Private Press Artistry in New Mexico, 1834-Present. Pamela S. Smith. Museum of New Mexico Press, 2006.
Products of the Press of the Palace of the Governors include limited edition books and portfolios, booklets, historic book arts projects, facsimile newspapers, handbills, poems, public notices, remedies and advice from the Old West, pamphlets, and a variety of ephemera. The Press of the Palace of the Governors is New Mexico's longest continually operating fine printing establishment.
Source: Passions in Print: Private Press Artistry in New Mexico, 1834-Present. Pamela S. Smith. Museum of New Mexico Press, 2006.
Extent
1 box (.38 cubic feet)
Abstract
This collection consists of samples of materials printed by the Press of the Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.). Included are booklets, poetry, invitations, announcements, and assorted ephemera.
Processing Information
Collection processed in November 2006.
Creator
- Larcombe, Samuel (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Collection of Printing Samples from the Press of the Palace of the Governors, 1974-1997
- Status
- For Approval
- Author
- N. Sedore-Pena
- Date
- ©2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu