N u m b e r 4 8 • D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 3 C a r s o n • C a l i f o r n i a The International Printing Museum At 25: Preserving Gutenberg’s Legacy for the Future Generations Celebrating The Printing Museum’s Silver Anniversary 1988 — 2013 impact printing and communication has had on culture and civilization. From the beginning, the Printing Museum has offered personal, working tours of the collection, demonstrating the presses and machines to bring visitors into the story. Every visitor to the Printing Museum, young or old, has had a personal, engaging, working tour of the collection. The result has been to move past the history of a particular industry into the story of all of our lives, how the printed word has shaped and formed our civilization and indeed our freedoms. From the beginning, a unique element to The Front Gallery of the Museum’s former exhibit in Buena Park, showcasing the 19th century handpress collection. The former building had nearly 25,000sf to display the magnificent Ernest A. Lindner Collection. the Printing Museum’s presentations with the public has been theatrical. As a showman and As a young man, Ernie Lindner collected Ernie who came into the company in the late a promoter, founder Dave Jacobson always old printing presses in the downtown Los 1930’s with romantic visions of printing’s loved the theatre. In 1989, Dave developed a Angeles warehouse of his uncle and namesake, yesterday and lore. Over the next 50 years, presentation at the Museum with several actors Ernest G. Lindner. The Lindner brothers, Ernie found and collected the antique printing portraying important characters of printing Ernest and August (young Ernie’s father), presses and tools that together told the story history, including Gutenberg, Mark Twain, were instrumental in the introduction of of the importance of mankind’s greatest T’sai Lun of China (paper), and of course Ben the typecasting Linotype machine to the invention—the printed word. Ernie’s world Franklin. Over the following years, one-man West Coast in the early 20th century. In 1930, famous collection came out of storage in the presentations of Franklin and Twain, were the brothers broke away from the Linotype fall of 1988 with the help of Dave Jacobson, paired with tours in the Museum’s galleries for Company to establish the E.G. Lindner Co. in a printing industry promoter and publisher school audiences. Los Angeles, selling rebuilt Linotypes to the (founder of an annual graphic arts trade show Curriculum-based tours were developed burgeoning printing market in the southwest, known as the Gutenberg Festival), and Mark and promoted to schools throughout Southern their first client none other than the Barbour, the Founding Curator, when the California. A tour was even developed to prestigious Los Angeles Times. Several of the International Printing Museum was created in educate students about the Constitution by custom nameplates for those original LA Times Buena Park, California. having them participate in a reenactment of Linotypes are still in the Museum’s collection, Mark was able draw upon his experience and the original Constitutional Convention of 1787 bearing the titles Publisher General Otis gave ideas formed during college running a smaller with Ben Franklin followed by printing their them: Rapid Fire, The Defender, and even printing museum known as the Shakespeare own Constitution. A science-based tour was Maid Marian for his daughter. Press Museum at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, developed, educating how machines work and Those were the beginnings of what was to CA. His ideas of a working, engaging exhibit the process of invention and discovery. Each of become the International Printing Museum transformed Ernie’s dusty collection of these educational tours illustrated the ongoing many years later, the fulfilled dream of young printing relics into a living, vibrant story of the continued on page 2

the PRINTING MUSEUM is a PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED to EDUCATION THROUGH the PRESERVATION & PRESENTATION of PRINTING HISTORY | WWW.PRINTMUSEUM.ORG International Printing Museum At 25 continued from page 1 philosophy of the Printing Museum exhibit for some of the collection to use its resources and collection and a small theatre, with tight to bring history and learning to life. storage space for the rest of the In 1997, the International collection. The size of the leased Printing Museum faced its tallest unit was only 4,500sf, compared hurdle as Caltrans acquired the to the 25,000sf, we came out of in 25,000sf building to widen the Buena Park. Though the bulk of the adjacent freeways. Dave Jacobson collection remained in storage, this sold the property to the State small space at least allowed the of California and unfortunately Museum to have a physical presence needed to exit the project as he with the public and raise support. moved into retirement. As a small As we developed tours and programs non-profit with only $50,000 in at the new facility in Carson, the its account, the International mobile Museum on Wheels program Printing Museum needed to figure continued to expand with visits out a future without a building to schools throughout Southern and the major financial support of California and then into Northern Dave Jacobson and a building. The California and Arizona. Museum spent nine years building In 2001, the property owner in its programs and reputation as a Carson, Walt Hicks (who also served world-class museum, but the lack as a Museum Trustee), opened of funds presented a dire scenario. Ernie Lindner, left, with the Washington Press used by California artist Paul Landacre; an opportunity for the Printing Fortunately, curator Mark Barbour Pictured left to right are Ward Ritchie and Muir Dawson of The Zamorano Book Club. Museum to purchase the full worked the relocation process with the State to visit the Museum,” reasoned Mark, “what is property (21,000sf in two buildings with three the Museum’s benefit: the State was obligated to prevent us from going to them? Since our other tenants) for a price below market value. to move, store, and relocate the business, tours are really story based with props and Beginning with the lead gift of $25,000 from Mark though they didn’t care who performed any of characters, we could travel to schools with and Lori Barbour, the Printing Museum and its those tasks. Following the submission of three our program.” So Mark set out to design and Board of Trustees was able to successfully launch estimates for each task, Mark turned in his develop a mobile museum exhibit featuring its first building campaign to raise the $400,000 little car for a forklift and a rental truck and Ben Franklin’s working printing shop. With an required for the down payment on the property. proceeded to move the entire collection into a actor portraying Ben Franklin, a two-hour school Since that purchase the Printing Museum storage facility in Riverside and after of year of assembly program was developed that began has slowly expanded its exhibits, as tenants on paid storage moved it into the current location to travel around Southern California in the fall the property have ended their leases. The first in Carson, CA. As a result of that effort, the of 1997. The new “Museum on Wheels” had the major expansion happened in 2007 when Mark Printing Museum was able to recapture nearly potential to support the Museum in a way not developed the concept of a working teaching $500,000 of relocation funds from Caltrans, realized before. Nearly 80 schools participated in lab, the Book Arts Institute, to foster the giving the Printing Museum the needed financial the mobile program the first year, a number that teaching of traditional printing processes as an reserves to continue and build its future. has grown to around 150 per year currently. art. The Printing Museum has access to industry Prior to losing the Museum building in Following a year with the collection in craftsmen who can teach the skills and graphic Buena Park in 1997, Mark developed an idea storage, an opportunity arose in the fall of 1998 processes to a new generation of artist-printers. to continue and sustain the Printing Museum to reestablish the Printing Museum in its current In the Carson location, the Museum’s public while it was in storage. “If schools couldn’t location in Carson. We began with a modest continued on page 5

Left: Museum Founders Harriet & Ernie Lindner, Gina & Dave Jacobson; center, right, Founding Curator & Executive Director, Mark Barbour, in 1989 at the Linotype. THE COLUMBIAN PRESS: 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN POWER One glance at the ornate Columbian Printing Press will leave any viewer with a lifelong memory of this rather unusual and majestic press.

This year marks the bicentennial of the counterweight in the shape press that marked the beginning of the of the American bald eagle Industrial Revolution in America. In- that flew up and down dur- vented in 1813 by George Clymer of Phil- ing the printing cycle of the adelphia, the Columbian Hand Press was press; the irony of this would decorated in its cast iron with bizarre not have been lost on some symbolic ornamentation and weighed an of the King’s guards who may impressive 2,300 pounds. The Columbian have fought in the failed War is considered the first cast iron press of 1812 or those with memo- to be manufactured in America, though ries of the Revolutionary War. the Stanhope Press was earlier. Prior to Upon establishing himself the introduction of these iron beasts at in London, Clymer was quick the outset of the Industrial Revolution, to print letters of recom- presses such as Franklin’s and Guten- mendation on his new press berg’s were constructed of wood and from the few American buy- were limited in power and speed. The ers during demonstrations cast iron frame and compound toggles for potential English buyers. Those testimonies gave the of the Stanhope and Columbian could The 1824 Columbian Press, the crown jewel of the Lindner Collection. deliver the pressure required to print full-size appearance that the Colum- toggle combination. In the middle of the center newspaper sheets in a single, rather than double, bian Press was the cutting edge of technology in beam was a vertical, square-shaped member, pull on the impression lever, more than doubling the New World and help advance sales in the Old which forced the platen down as the pressman the output of the standard press. World! Later, press to the Czar of Russia; he was pulled the lever for an impression. Clymer’s in- The ornamentation found on the Columbian so impressed that he gave it an award and recog- vention reduced the labor necessary in printing Press was not typical of the style of presses in nition worth more than the purchase price of the and made a better impression than any of the that era or since. It was simply a sales technique press. Clymer of course, printed this announce- other lever presses of his day. used by Clymer in competing against the rather ment, and reinvigorating sales of the press. Clymer’s sale of the Columbian Press in plain and sometimes austere looking presses of On display at the Printing Museum is one of America, however, did not prove so successful, his day. Clymer wanted the viewer never to for- the oldest Columbians in existence; from 1824, it even though it was a superior press to what was get his press. But there was symbolic meaning is beautifully restored and in working condition, available. The factors working against Clymer behind all of the ornamentation, as seen in this producing keepsakes for visitors. were the cost of his press, being about $400 when contemporary 1825 English description We encourage you to visit and experience this a common Ramage wooden press could be pur- “...on each pillar of the staple a caduceus of majestic press first hand, pulling the lever and chased for $130; and then the weight at 2,300 lbs., the universal messenger, Hermes (representing watching as the eagle soars! With 200 years of made it difficult to transport, especially into the the news-distributing function of the press)—al- history behind it, the Columbian Press remains expanding frontier. So in 1817, having sold only ligators, and other draconic serpents, emblema- the most memorable press in all of printing his- 17 or 18 presses, George Clymer set sail for Eng- tize, on the levers, the power of wisdom—then, tory, attesting to the opinion of the contemporary land to manufacture and sell his press in London, for the balance of power we see, surmounting critics in the early 19th century, the center of the industrial world. He did so well the Columbian press, the American eagle with that the Columbian Press in England that the Columbian eventually dimin- extended wings, and grasping in his talons... the was the symbol of ished the sales of the English-made Stanhope olive-branch of Peace, and cornucopia of Plenty, American Power in Press and became the leading hand lever press all handsomely bronzed and gilt, resisting and the world! of the early 19th century. In fact, the Columbian bearing down all other power!” There are four Press really became an “English Press”, being Apart from the outstanding decorative fea- Columbians in the manufactured for nearly 125 years. tures of the press, Clymer introduced a signifi- museum’s Clymer chose a manufacturing sight on Al- cant advancement in the mechanics of the print- collection, dersgate Street in London, just down the street ing press—he eliminated the screw mechanism 1822, 1824, from the King’s guards, very ironic considering used since the days of Gutenberg to create the 1838 and the symbols decorating the press including the printing pressure in favor of a heavy beam and 1850 models. Remembering Luis Garcia, Museum Linotype Operator away at the end of September following a brief illness. Joining us for the lunch and celebration were members of the Garcia family: Luis’s wife Elizabeth, daughter Marcella, son-in-law Jeff, son Mario, and granddaughter Alejandra. Over twenty docents, volunteers and staff members of the Museum enjoyed a very Luis Garcia’s Family at the Linotype during the Memorial special time with the family. Our Director Celebration at the Museum in November. Mark Barbour, most appropriately, arranged delivered; Luis had Linotype-set this 268 page for Mexican food to be served at lunch, enjoyed book and assisted Leland and crew in the book’s among great conversation about our memories four year production. and time with Luis around the Printing Museum. A letterpressed memorial pamphlet was Following lunch we gathered in the Museum’s printed the week earlier by Dr. Leland and Docent Director Dr. Leland Whitson with Luis at the Armand Veronico on the Museum’s Heidelberg Linotype, celebrating the arrival of the paperback Heritage Theater. Luis’s Linotype chair sat front edition of Leland’s book Luis and he set on the Linotype. and center on the stage, adorned by a lovely cylinder press to commemorate Luis. With a beautiful cut of a Linotype machine on the cover, It was a bittersweet gathering at our monthly bouquet of white roses from his wife Elizabeth it was titled “Luis Garcia, Linotype Operator Leather Apron Docent Guild Meeting on Garcia, along with a great photo of Luis taken by 1927 – 2013”. This was the highest title and November 2nd. Following our annual recognition docent Armand Veronico. The photo featured a honor Luis considered for himself during his of docents and the Docent of the Year, Michael smiling Luis next to his beloved Linotype, with entire life. The text on the inside was the story Powe, we segued into a remembrance and friend and Docent Director Dr. Leland Whitson. of Luis’s life as told to fellow Museum volunteer, celebration of our friend and much loved It was taken on the day the bound edition of “The Surgeon Factory” continued on page 5 Linotype operator, Luis Garcia. Luis passed Leland’s book was ing of the Printers Fair helping our Director Docent Michael Powe Receives The Coveted 2013 “Leland” and Curator, Mark Barbour, complete the final Among the docents at the International Print- in the 1990’s while attending the Gutenberg Fes- projects needed to open the Fair. And even af- ing Museum, the highest annual recognition is tival, a graphic arts trade show in Long Beach. ter all of that work behind the scenes, Mike is to be the recipient of the coveted “Leland”. The He is a talented printer and artist in many always quick with a smile and pleasant, “can-do” origins of this specific award date back to 2010 spheres: letterpress, computer graphics, etching attitude that inspires other docents around the when docents Armand and printmaking, graphic Printing Museum. Veronico and Dan Craig design as well as teaching Mike is a stabilizing force at the Museum. came up with the idea to at the college level. He sees tasks that need to be accomplished, recognize outstanding ser- Over the past few years, asks to help all the time, and puts in volunteer vice to the International Mike has volunteered regu- time well beyond what could be expected of Printing Museum. Named larly in our Leather Apron any docent or volunteer. He also has the mus- for Docent Director and Docent Guild contributing cle power needed to assist moving our heavy Museum Trustee, Dr. Le- his many talents and abili- equipment, something our curator Mark Bar- land Whitson, the award is ties. He has been quick to vol- bour very much appreciates. affectionately called “The Dr. Whitson surpises Mike Powe with his “Leland”. unteer to help with any task When called up to receive his Leland, Leland,” much like a Tony or an Oscar, but with that is needed around the Printing Museum, even Mike was surprised and said, “You really put a little more gravitas we think. The award is an those outside of his normal abilities. In particular one over on me, Doc.” 8 inch high model of an cap “W” piece of type, he has taken a leading role in helping with the A truly unique cake, having the image of a complete with a nick; it is made from polished Museum’s constant need for graphics and printed “Leland” in its frosting, was made by Docent hard wood and has an engraved brass plate, all material. Most recently, he labored well over 100 James Lampert for the occasion and enjoyed beautifully rendered by Dan Craig. hours on the graphics and design required to make by all. A big thank you goes out to our Leland At our monthly gathering of the Museum’s the Los Angeles Printers Fair such a success this recipient, Mike Powe, and to all of our many Docents Guild in November, this year’s recipi- year, from banners and directional signage to litera- docents and volunteers who continue to bring ent was named, Michael Powe. ture and the printing of the beautiful show guide. the Printing Museum to life each week thanks Mike first learned of the Printing Museum He even worked into the early hours of the morn- to their tireless effort and enthusiasm. Newly Formed Luddite Players Give Remembering Luis Garcia continued from page 4 David Cramer. The pamphlet was, of course, set Character to Museum in Linotype on Luis’s machine at the Museum by docent Emil Rozek. Dr. Leland shared the story of how he first met Luis while giving a tour in 2006. It was during that tour that Elizabeth tugged on Leland’s shirt saying, “My husband used to own these machines.” Doc took the opportunity to say, “Would you like to sit down and set a few lines for us?” Luis did and to quote Luis, “I’ve been here every Saturday since then.” And he was! Although he hadn’t sat down at a Linotype in over 25 years, Luis immediately recalled every thing he had known about the machine. He could fix, and frequently did, any problem with the machine’s operation. He “swung” the 50 lb. Linotype magazines with fonts of matrices like he was a young operator. He enjoyed explaining and demonstrating how the machine worked. The cast of Luddites for the upcoming new Museum show, Mark Twain’s Spirit of America: Ken Riedel, Mark Barbour, Phil Soinski, Peter Small, George Bush, Hanna Love, and Kristin Boaz. In addition to his work on “The Surgeon By definition, a Luddite is “one who is opposed needs are veteran tech manager, Gary Remson, Factory,” Luis set numerous other projects and to technological change” and there can’t be a Debbie Bush and Stephanie Cooper in costuming, books. He especially enjoyed setting the names better name for a theatre troupe at the Printing and Angie Rodriguez in graphic design. of visitors on Linotype slugs that would be printed Museum. Since the beginning years of the “Over the years we have built the nucleus and given as keepsakes. Luis was really one of the Printing Museum, theatre has been an integral of a small repertory company at the Museum,” Museum’s “stars” and was loved by all who met element of the Museum educational programs. commented Phil Soinski, “and with the Museum’s him. “Luis loved being here and we loved him Over the last year we have worked on defining the 25th Anniversary Celebration and Building being here,” Mark said. Mark commented to those volunteers and actors who help us in this effort Campaign that will include a larger theatre, we gathered about all that Luis had contributed to through the creation of The Luddite Players figured the formation of The Luddite Players was the Museum and expressed how we had indeed at the Printing Museum. Led by our theatrical a natural progression to broaden our scope of become Luis’s other family. director and “Ben Franklin”, Phil Soinski, the other events and theatrical programs.” When leaving the Museum at the end of each participants of this Museum guild include actors, The Luddite Players will be joining forces Saturday, Luis enjoyed saying, “Thank you, Dr. technical support and other volunteers from the again on March 22nd for a new program, “Thomas Leland, for helping me to stay young.” It was Museum. Throughout each year, the Luddite Edison & Mark Twain’s Spirit of America.” This more than a privilege for all of us to play a part in Players will be working to bring theatrical energy original presentation will feature Phil Soinski as that youthful feeling. to the Museum’s public programs. The Luddite Mark Twain and Peter Small as Thomas Edison, At the end of the presentation, Luis’s Linotype Players are making their official debut at our along with other characters such as Calamity chair was then turned around so all could see the Dickens Holiday Celebration this December with Jane, Laura Ingalis, Allen Pinkerton, Louie plaque, provided by docent James Lampert, that a veteran core of actors. Lamont and a few surprises. was now affixed with the engraved words, “The Ken Riedel, who has entertained our guests If you have a theatrical itch that needs to Luis Garcia Memorial Linotype Chair.” A big as the charming Thomas Jefferson in our be scratched or know of someone who is, we thanks to James Lampert for creating the plaque. annual Independence Day Celebration show, would love to hear from you; the Luddites are in It was a particular joy to the entire Garcia family. “The Confounding Brothers,” will take on the need of actors, musicians, stage techs, graphic In closing, Mark had everyone stand as he character of the nefarious Fagin at The Dickens artists, web designers, publicists and “all around” led us in the benediction that was printed on Celebration. Kristin Boaz is returning as the volunteers. The Luddite Players are just another the back page memorial pamphlet. Although he weird Miss Havisham along with her daughter, facet of the International Printing Museum’s ever is not with us at this time, Luis will live in our Hanna Love, as Little Nell, and Phil Soinski growing venues into the arts, springing from the hearts forever. Farewell good friend, you are rounding out the cast with his lead portrayal of printed page into wherever the imagination takes already missed….ETAOIN SHRDLU! Charles Dickens. Peter Small is adding his talents us! For more information on the Luddite Players, —Dr. Leland Whitson to the mix as Uriah Heep. Adding to the technical contact Phil Soinski at [email protected]. (google ETAOIN SHRDLU...for more information) 5th Annual Los Angeles Printers Fair At The Printing Museum In Carson On Saturday, October 5th Billed as a “Celebration of Paper and Printing,” machines to have their the Los Angeles Printers Fair at the Interna- name cast in metal. A tional Printing Museum is annually the largest favorite stop for guests letterpress gathering of its kind in the West. It were the many book brings together the creative worlds of letterpress arts stations where they printing, book arts, printmaking, papermaking, printed their own let- book printers, suppliers, enthusiasts and collec- terpress keepsakes on tors. From unique letterpress cards using vintage a variety of original 19th designs and deep impressions into paper, to large century presses in the serigraphs and woodblock cuts commanding your collection. Other dem- attention, there there was plenty to command onstrations throughout the attention of the 1,500+ visitors of all walks. the day included the Observing the combined energy and enthusiasm rare art of stationary for the beautiful world of printing and paper arts, engraving, screen print- the Los Angeles Printers Fair is an impressive ing, and printmaking. testimony that printing is certainly NOT dead, One of the high- as the pundits have so inaccurately prophesied! lights of the Printers Artist-Printer Kevin Bradley of The This year there were about 85 vendors and art- Fair is the Printing Church of Type assists Fair guest pull ists on display. Exhibitors included many of the Museum’s annual a poster on the large Vandercook Press. Right, the stunning letterpress three-color best letterpress and printmaking artists in the surplus printing Show Guide cover, designed and printed by area. From handmade cards and vintage letter- equipment sale. Kevin and the Museum volunteers (paper press broadsides to exquisite limited edition books There was a sea of donated by Neenah Paper) and engraved prints, there was something amaz- vintage presses large and small, oak printer’s ing for every visitor to experience and purchase. cabinets, metal and wood type, tools, supplies, Kevin Bradley of The Church of Type, Santa and treasures galore pulled from the Museum’s Monica, was the featured artist at this year’s extensive warehouses. Besides the Museum’s Printers Fair. He recently relocated from Knox- swap meet area, letterpress vendors from across ville, TN, where he was the proprietor of famed the country were in attendance including John The Los Angeles Printers Fair is an event letterpress shop Yee Haw Industries. Kevin’s Barrett of Letterpress Things, MA. For those pay- and celebration not to miss each year at one of large, colorful wood type show posters have been ing attention, a rare opportunity was present to the cultural treasures of Los Angeles–the Inter- capturing the attention of the art world for the purchase original machinery drawings from the national Printing Museum. An illustration of the last 25 years. During the Printers Fair, Kevin English Linotype Company. The proprietor of draw the Printers Fair has: just two days before exhibited his collection of poster prints on one the collection flew in from New York and was the big event our firsts guests arrived, having of the walls of the new Museum annex, includ- selling these original drawings along with some flown in directly from New Zealand just to at- ing several of his 5’ x 10’ letterpressed creations. Linotype type drawings by the sheet; this collec- tend the Printers Fair! Now that is impressive. Throughout the Fair, Kevin manned the large tion of 40,000+ documents come direct from the All of the guests to the Printers Fair left both im- Vandercook 325 Press, giving guests the op- English Linotype Companies archives in London. pressed and inspired about the creative worlds of portunity to print their own wood type poster. We acquired several nameplate drawings for the paper and printing. Long live the printed word! Visitors lined up at the Linotype and Ludlow casting Printing Museum’s collection. International Printing Museum At 25 continued from page 2 programs have grown and expanded over the Jeff also donated his large away as San Francisco years with the vision and assistance of Phil collection of antique presses and even Virginia! Soinski, an actor employed full time to portray and type, including the rare Most scouts rate this Ben Franklin. Phil has developed a creative Union Press of 1826, one of only Merit Badge Day as one array of programs on the Museum’s calendar two in the world. In 1997, when of the best they have with unique theatrical performances, attracting the Museum was heading into ever attended. the support of the general public. These include storage, three major pieces Each of these our Independence Day Celebration in July were acquired by programs illustrates our where visitors meet the Founding Fathers and curator Mark Barbour: creativity to broaden the print their own Declaration of Independence the 1806 Ramage Museum’s base of support on a colonial-era press; our Dickens Holiday Press (third oldest among schools, the Celebration where visitors meet Charles Dickens wooden press made printing community, and and help re-create the A Christmas Carol; our in America), the 1890 the general public, using Kids Krazy Krafts Day where kids of all ages Linotype (second our resources to fulfill our engage in the arts of printing and paper; even oldest in existence), motto of “Preservation our new and upcoming American Heritage Day and the 1850 Gordon Through Education.” with Mark Twain and Thomas Edison. Each Alligator Platen The Printing Museum’s of these programs have helped to strengthen Press (oldest platen future remains unlimited the International Printing Museum’s public press). A few other as we work to preserve involvement and importance to the cultural additions include the and advance the legacy of fabric of Southern California. The Printing David Norton 19th Gutenberg. Museum continues to make “History Come to Century Type Collection, the first patented As we are celebrating our 25th year, the Life” in so many ways. paper cutter of 1850, early lithographic presses International Printing Museum is positioned In 2008, the Printing Museum launched its and stones, the oldest California press from for another level of growth and advancement. first Los Angeles Printer Fair to celebrate the 1859, and the recent Los Angeles Colby Poster With the removal of the tenant in the Museum’s twin arts of paper and printing. With the help of Company Collection. The Printing Museum’s front building, we are now preparing to double Rachelle Chuang, our Volunteer Fair Coordinator collections continue to be one of the most the Printing Museum’s public displays over the along with a team of volunteers, the Printers significant public archives in the country to next couple of years, building a larger theatre Fair has grown to nearly 90 exhibitors and over showcase printing technology. for public programs, developing exhibits to 1,500 visitors. It has blossomed into a creative One of the Museum’s most recent programs showcase the current printing technology, add extravaganza for all things related to printing is its very successful Boy Scout Merit Badge Day. two new curriculum-based tours on world and and the book, as the Museum’s major fundraiser. This program allows scouts to earn both the state history, and expand the Museum’s Book Over the past 25 years, the Printing Graphic Arts and Paper Merit Badges in a single Arts Institute to further the teaching of printing Museum’s collections have continued to grow day. The day is filled with hands-on presentations processes. Each of these initiatives will advance with significant donations and acquisitions. The and activities, including pulp and papermaking, the International Printing Museum’s mission to Printing Museum’s Research Library had its first education about the industry and careers, screen preserve the history and heritage of printing and major boost with the acquisition of the Robert printing their own t-shirts, and operating modern use its resources for the purposes of education. Jones Collection of Connecticut, followed by the presses. In 2.5 years, nearly 1,500 scouts have Ernie and Mark at the Gutenberg Press in 1999, shortly printing library of Jeff Craemer of San Rafael. gone through the program, coming from as far after Ernie commissioned its construction.

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• IN THIS ISSUE • international printing museum at 25 — page 1 • the columbian press: 200 years of american power — page 3 • remembering luis garcia — page 4 • the coveted 2013 “leland” — page 4 • newly formed luddite players — page 5 • 5th annual los angeles printer fair — page 6

Celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Museum with a Special Donation! (Gutenberg & Franklin Need Your Support) The Printing Museum is wholly dependent upon our guests and generous supporters throughout the country. As a tax-exempt 501c3 charity, donations and memberships are deductible. To donate or renew your membership, please fill out the form or visit our THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE website for more details at: INTERNATIONAL PRINTING MUSEUM www.printmuseum.org/donate A public charity dedicated to education through the preservation of printing’s heritage. ❏ 25TH ANNIVERSARY DONATION $250 Dan Freedland, President • Dr. Ethan Lipton, Vice President ❏ Student Apprentice Membership $25/year Robert Lindgren, Treasurer • Doug Haines, Secretary ❏ BASIC MEMBERSHIP $50/year Mark Barbour, Founding Director & Curator ❏ Corporate or Family Membership $100/year Harriet Lindner • Paul Carney • Carl Hirsch ❏ $500 ❏ $1,000 ❏ 2,500 Other amount: $ John Hedlund • Hanna Wood • Don Burdge Dr. Leland Whitson • Frank Buono NAME

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