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Olympia Book Arts Society collection, 2001-2016, undated

Overview of the Collection

Title
Olympia Book Arts Society collection
Dates
2001-2016, undated (inclusive)
Quantity
0.6 linear feet, (1 document box and 1 1/2 document box)
Collection Number
Mss.077
Summary
The Olympia Book Arts Society (OBAS) was a book arts group in Olympia, Washington. This collection contains 17 artists' books donated by OBAS member Helen Keiser.
Repository
University of Puget Sound, Archives & Special Collections

Collins Memorial Library
1500 N. Warner St.
CMB1021
Tacoma, WA
98416-1021
Telephone: 2538792669
archives@pugetsound.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is available for research.

Languages
English
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Content Description

17 artists' books donated by Helen Keiser, a member of the now defunct Olympia Book Arts Society. The books were created by Helen Keiser and other members of the Olympia Book Arts Society.

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Historical Note

The Olympia Book Arts Society (OBAS) was a book arts group in Olympia, Washington. Originally established as a letterpress group, OBAS later expanded to focus more broadly on book arts.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Name of document, date.] Olympia Book Arts Society Collection. University of Puget Sound Archives & Special Collections. Tacoma, Washington.

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: A Little Gaelic Alphabet Book, by Pat Gill and Helen Keiser
    Dates: 2007
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: A Pacific Northwest Flower Alphabet, by Pat Gill and Helen Keiser
    Dates: 2003
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: A Quirky Alphabet of Eccentric Cats, by Helen Keiser and Karen Attridge
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Ailurophile to Zenophobe: Olympia Book Arts Society Cooperative Book Project
    Dates: 2004-2016
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Labyrinthine Letters, by Helen Keiser and Pat Gill
    Dates: 2012
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Lots of Loopy Limericks for St. Patrick's Day, by Helen Keiser
    Dates: 2016
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Olympia Book Arts Society (OBAS), "A" and "B"
    Dates: 2004-2005
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Olympia Book Arts Society (OBAS), "C" and "D"
    Dates: 2006-2007
    Container: Box 2, Folder 1
  • Description: Olympia Book Arts Society (OBAS), "E"
    Dates: 2010
    Container: Box 2, Folder 2
  • Description: Overdue for Adventure??, by Helen Keiser
    Dates: 2016
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: Olympia Book Arts Society Limericks
    Dates: 2004
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: New Garage, Old Husband
    Container: Box 2, Folder 5
  • Description: Salmon Sez, by Helen Keiser
    Dates: 2014
    Container: Box 2, Folder 6
  • Description: Travelling Thru The Alphabet, by Cyclone Dog Press
    Dates: 2001
    Container: Box 2, Folder 7
  • Description: Trick or Treat: A Halloween ABC, by Helen Keiser and Pat Gill
    Dates: 2005
    Container: Box 2, Folder 8

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Subject Terms

  • Artists' books

Geographical Names

  • Olympia (Wash.)
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