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Bear Scratch Press Broadside Collection, 2023
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Montana-Missoula. Bear Scratch Press (est. 2023)
- Title
- Bear Scratch Press Broadside Collection
- Dates
- 2023 (inclusive)
- Quantity
- 1 oversized folder
- Collection Number
- Mss 1008
- Summary
- This is a collection of artist-proof broadsides from Bear Scratch Press, operated by the University of Montana's Book Arts program.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 2023, the University of Montana established a Book Arts Program which utilizes a test press for teaching opportunities. This press, since named the Bear Scratch Press, produces student works and limited productions for university related events and materials. The first practicum class utilizing the press occurred in the Fall of 2023.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains artist-proofs of prints created by the University of Montana’s Bear Scratch Press.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to Archives and Special Collections.
Preferred Citation
Bear Scratch Press Broadsides, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Custodial History
The materials in this collection were created by the University of Montana's Bear Scratch Press and were in the custody of David Axelrod (founder of Bear Scratch Press and Professor of Letterpress Printing) until their transfer to Archives and Special Collection.
Acquisition Information
University of Montana professor David Axelrod transferred the materials to Archives and Special Collections in September of 2023.
Future Additions
Future additions to the collection are expected.
Processing Note
During processing, materials were housed in an archival-grade folder.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Finding aid prepared by Micaela Connolly
2024
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
