Grolier Club
The Grolier Club was founded in Jan. 23, 1884 by a group of seven New York City book collectors with the object, as stated in its constitution, "of literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." From its early days the Club has maintained a library related to collecting, bibliography and books about books. A library endowment fund (sometimes referred to as the "Library Fund) for the Grolier Club was first proposed in 1921, and the first fund-raising campaign among the membership took place in 1923. The funds have been used to increase and preserve Library holdings of relevant books, serials, auction, and antiquarian dealers' catalogs. Since the 1920s the Club has held special benefit auctions to raise monies for the Library Fund. The catalog collections date back to the 17th century, and include United States, British and Continental houses and dealers. The Development Fund was launched ca. 1961 to enable the creation of a room to house these collections.
From the description of Records of the Library Endowment Fund and of the Development Fund, 1920- (bulk 1964-) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145382432
The Club was established in 1884 by a group of seven New York City book collectors and named in honor of the French bibliophile, Jean Grolier (1479-1565), with the object, as stated its constitution, "of literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." Over the years the Club has acquired, primarily through gifts by members, portraits, art objects, and pieces of furniture. Some of these are displayed in the lobby, stairwells, and halls of the Club.
From the description of Grolier Club artistic properties information files, 1913- (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79458543
The Grolier Club is an organization of bibliophiles founded by Robert Hoe and his friends. It began in New York City in January, 1884, making it the oldest club of its kind in North America. The Grolier Club has a research library specializing in books, printing (especially the history of printing and examples of fine printing), binding, illustration and bookselling. The club hosts programs including exhibitions for the public, annual and monthly meetings for its members, and publishes books regularly.
From the description of Grolier Club collection, 1893-1999. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 436466510
The Grolier Club in New York City was founded in 1884 by a group of book collectors and sponsors exhibits and publications. After World War II it began to organize trips for members to rare book libraries and private collections in the United States and abroad.
From the description of Grolier Club iter italicum : typescript, [ca. 1962] / edited by Gabriel Austin. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79458525
The Grolier Club Bookplate Collection was compiled by Club librarians from ca. 1896 to 1977. Most of the bookplates were acquired through donations from Grolier Club members, bookplate designers, and bookplate collectors. Club librarian Ruth S. Granniss actively solicited donations during her tenure. After she retired in 1944, George L. McKay continued to build the collection on a more limited scale. After 1956, there was no significant activity until Charles Antin solicited donations for an exhibition of member bookplates in November 1976 by the Committee on Modern Fine Printing.
From the description of Grolier Club bookplate collection, ca. 1700-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122424255
Founded 1884 January 23 by a group of seven New York City book collectors with the object, as stated in its constitution, "of literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." Soon after its founding the Grolier Club created the remunerated position of curator. Under the aegis of the House Committee, the Curator had with general responsibilities for day-to-day operation of the club, including overseeing purchases, deliveries, maintenance and catering. The curator also carried out work for the officers, particularly for the secretary and treasurer and responded to membership inquiries. After 1958 the position was somewhat modified and variously and while still executing some decisions and activities of the House Committee, the Secretary to the Librarian or Administrative Assistant worked more directly under the aegis of the Club's Librarian.
From the description of Administrative files, 1969-1989 (bulk 1983-1989) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123446313
The Grolier Club was founded in New York City in 1884 for the purpose of promoting the arts of the book through exhibitions, publications, and events. In its first century the Club mounted over 500 exhibitions and published 143 volumes in addition to a number of checklists and serials such as its Transactions and Gazette. For its Centennial the Club organized a special program of exhibits and publications along with related events for members. The Centennial Fund was launched in the fall of 1982 to raise money for capital projects. The Club's Centennial Committee, Robert D. Graff chair, oversaw all activities while the Club's Council and Committees on Publications, Public Exhibitions, and Modern Fine Printing played active roles. Robert Nikirk, Club Librarian, and Elizabeth Riley and William Reese, successively chairs of the Committee on Publications, also took leadership roles.
From the description of Grolier Club Centennial records, 1982-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79418321
Founded 1884 January 23 by a group of seven New York City book collectors with the object, as stated in its constitution, "of literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." Even before a formal structure was created for their presentation, exhibitions formed an integral part of the Club's program. The first exhibition was held three months after the Club's founding when members gathered in its temporary quarters to view an exhibition of etchings. Since 1884 the Club has mounted over 600 exhibitions on individual authors, themes and subjects, and on printing, publishing and the graphic arts. A Committee on Arrangements was created to coordinate the scheduling and mounting of exhibitions in 1886; the name was changed in 1972 to the Committee on Public Exhibitions. The year 1961 saw the creation of the Committee on Small Exhibitions, renamed the Committee on Members' Exhibitions in 2001 in order to clarify what had become its primary purpose: to showcase the collections of individual members. This Committee also organizes the mounts the yearly exhibition of selections from the libraries of newly elected members. A Committee on Modern Fine Printing was organized in 1971.
From the description of Records of exhibitions, 1884- (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123446316
The Grolier Club was founded in 1884 by a group of seven New York City Book collectors, with the object, as stated in its constitution, "of literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." Samuel P. Avery purchased miniature books in Paris and other European cities during the 1860s; his son presented this collection of 102 miniature books to the Club in 1906 and added to it in 1918. A purpose- built case houses the collection; individual books very in height from about 5/8 of an inch to 2-1/4 inches. In addition to issuing a short list of "microscopic" books in 1911, the Club collected material about miniature books and some of their collectors.
From the description of Miniature books information file, 1884-ca. 1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123446321
The Grolier Club was founded by a group of New York City bibliophiles in 1884. As the club membership grew, various Grolier Club Council members and its librarian began to develop "literary pilgrimages" to visit book-related exhibitions, programs and private collections outside of New York City.
The first recorded Grolier Club Travel event was the Club's expedition to Baltimore in 1949. The event was a successful one and plans were developed to visit other venues. In 1959, following visits to institutions in Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Charlottesville, the Grolier Club conducted its first European tour to England and France. The trip coincided with the Grolier Club's 75th Anniversary year and was described as one of the principal celebratory events attended by more than 100 members and wives.
During the 1960s and onward, plans were made to visit collections relating to the book arts both domestically and internationally. These expeditions became quite popular, and Grolier Club members grew familiar with planned entertainment that became known as "Grolier Club style" which centered on numerous visits to special exhibitions and private collections that often included either a reception or formal dining.
The Grolier Club issued separate publications cataloguing their various international travels, including: The Grolier Club iter Italicum, edited by Gabriel Austin (1963); The Grolier Club iter Germanico-Helveticum, compiled from the travelers' notes by Robert Nikirk (1973); Iter Hibernicum, the record of the Club's trip to Ireland, edited by George Edwards (1997); and The Grolier Club Iter Britannicum, a record of the Club's 2001 bibliophile tour of Scotland and England, edited by Carolyn Smith, Eric Holzenberg, and Carol Rothkopf. Keepsakes were produced as commemoratives by some of the institutions the Club visited.
From the description of Grolier Club bibliophile trips, 1948- (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79458569
Biography
The Grolier Club is an organization of bibliophiles founded by Robert Hoe and his friends. It began in New York City in January, 1884, making it the oldest club of its kind in North America. The Grolier Club has a research library specializing in books, printing (especially the history of printing and examples of fine printing), binding, illustration and bookselling. The club hosts programs including exhibitions for the public, annual and monthly meetings for its members, and publishes books regularly.
From the guide to the Grolier Club Collection, 1893-1999, (William Andrews Clark Memorial Library)
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correspondedWith | Adam, R. B. (Robert Borthwick), 1863-1940 |
associatedWith | Adler, Elmer, 1884-1962. |
associatedWith | Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. |
correspondedWith | Allen, Gay Wilson, 1903- |
associatedWith | Arms, John Taylor, 1887-1953. |
associatedWith | Austin, Gabriel. |
associatedWith | Avery, Samuel P. 1847-1920 |
associatedWith | Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904. |
associatedWith | Beale, Mary, 1632-1697. |
associatedWith | Bechtel, Edwin DeTurck. |
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