Gravesend Press Collection,1949-1960

Author

Processed by: staff; machine-readable finding aid created by:Bonnie Cox

Title

Gravesend Press Collection

Date

1949-1960

Repository

Transylvania University Special CollectionsLexington, Kentucky 40508 USA

Conditions Governing Access note

Open to researchers.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], Gravesend Press Collection, MCS 60,Special Collections, Transylvania University, Lexington.

Extent

ca, 1.5 cubic ft.

Biography/History

Gravesend Press was established in Lexington, Kentucky by Joseph Graves in 1949. Gravesend was a private press which was originally located in Graves's home. Graves, who was a member of the board of curators and an instructor of graphic arts at Transylvania University, was associated with notable artists including Victor Hammer, who came to Transylvania because of Graves's efforts. Graves is credited with stimulating interest in private presses in Lexington. Following his death in 1960 the press was relocated in the home of medical illustrator, Wayne Williams and renamed Helm Press.

Scope and Content

This collection includes examples of works printed by Gravesend Press of Lexington, Kentucky. Also included is collected information about Gravesend and its founder, Joseph Graves.

Subjects

• Transylvania University -- Faculty.
• Transylvania University. Board of Curators.
• Graves, Joseph.
• Gravesend Press (Lexington, Ky.)
• Private presses -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
• Publishers and publishing -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
• Small presses -- Kentucky -- Lexington.