Henry S. Bannister Collection Relating to Joel Munsell, before 1993

Summary

Creator:
Bannister, Henry S.
Abstract:
American amateur bibliographer. Collection consists of research files relating to Albany printer Joel Munsell.
Extent:
5 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Henry S. Bannister Collection Relating to Joel Munsell,

Background

Scope and content:

The Henry S. Bannister Collection Relating to Joel Munsell consists of research files relating to Albany printer Joel Munsell.

Biographical / historical:

Joel Munsell (1808-1880) was an American printer and antiquarian, and the founder of the Albany, New York, firm which bore his name. He was particularly interested in the history and application of the art of printing; his extensive collection of works on that subject was in part purchased by the New York State Library.

Henry S. Bannister, an alumnus of Syracuse University, was an American amateur bibliographer, particularly interested in early New York State imprints.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Henry S. Bannister , 1993.
Arrangement:

The collection is unprocessed and remains in original order.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact &scrc_name; for more information.

Terms of access:

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Henry S. Bannister Collection Relating to Joel Munsell,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu