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W. L. Taylor, Jr., Practice Book,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-030

Scope and Content

The collection contains a "Lessons in Lettering" practice book that belonged to W.L. Taylor, Jr. The book is the second in a series, with an emphasis on "Inclined Letter Stroke." Taylor completed the exercises in the book and most are graded in the right margin.

Dates

  • Creation: 1929 - 1929

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the W.L. Taylor, Jr., Practice Book must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical Information

W.L. Taylor, Jr. was an student at VPI from 1928-1930. No other biographical information is available.

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains a "Lessons in Lettering" practice book that belonged to W.L. Taylor, Jr. The exercises are completed and graded.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by type of material.

Acquisition Information

The W.L. Taylor, Jr., Practice Book was donated to the Alumni Association in 1989. It was transferred to Special Collections in 1992.

General Physical Description note

1 folder; 0.1 cu. ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the W.L. Taylor, Jr., Practice Book commenced and was completed in 1992. Additional description was completed in June 2009.

Title
A Guide to the W.L. Taylor, Jr., Practice Book, 1929
Status
Completed
Author
Kira A. Dietz
Date
© 2009 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308