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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

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

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Artists' books

Geographical Names

  • Olympia (Wash.)