Book Collecting, Library and Printing Interests Series, 1950-1989 and undated

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Includes speeches, articles, publications, clippings, agendas, correspondence, photographs and a transcript that predominantly relate to Strouse's book collecting, the history of printing and fine printing. Contains documents relating to aspects of Norman H. Strouse's hand press, the Silverado Press, and his bibliophilic interests, especially the work of Robert Louis Stevenson. Norman and Charlotte Strouse were instrumental in the establishment of the Silverado Museum which focuses on Robert Louis Stevenson. Some information about this museum is scattered in the correspondence files of General office and personal series. Reproductions from Norman and Charlotte Strouse's collection of manuscripts and rare books are included in the Christmas Greeting category. The transcript is of the ABC television show Scope entitled "Ad Lib" that features Norman and Charlotte Strouse. Arranged alphabetically. Divided into four subseries: Writings and addresses by Norman H. Strouse, Silverado Press, Christmas greetings and Miscellaneous. Writings and Addresses by Norman H. Strouse consist of items primarily from the years 1959-1968, arranged alphabeticaly by title. Silverado Press consists of pamphlets privately printed by Norman H. Strouse; works by or about Robert Louis Stevenson; a pamphlet on the Silverado Museum; and artwork for the press's bookplate, arranged alphabetically. Christmas Greetings include privately printed cards and pamphlets with reproductions from the collection of Norman and Charlotte Strouse, along with reprints of essays by Norman Strouse and others. Some include descriptions of the reproductions by the Strouses and others. Several may have been issued by the Silverado Museum. Arranged chronologically. Miscellaneous contains correspondence, articles, programs, photographs and clippings related to and about Strouse's interest in books and libraries. A number of the folders are concerned with National Library Week; Norman Strouse was a member of its steering committee from 1958 to 1963. Arranged alphabetically.

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