Bear Scratch Press Broadside Collection, 2023

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Montana--Missoula. Bear Scratch Press
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
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

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

Subject Terms

  • Letterpress printing--Montana--Missoula

Corporate Names

  • University of Montana Press (Missoula, Mont.). Book Arts Program--Study and teaching
  • University of Montana--Missoula. Bear Scratch Press--Archives
  • University of Montana--Missoula. College of the Arts and Media. School of Visual and Media Arts--Study and teaching
  • University of Montana--Missoula. Department of English--Study and teaching

Form or Genre Terms

  • Student works
  • artists' proof
  • broadsides (notices)