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Maury Nemoy papers

 Collection
Identifier: NemoyM-RSCA-ORPR-US

Scope and Contents

The Maury Nemoy Papers contain correspondence, mostly about his calligraphic work and teaching, from the 1950s through the 1970s, and job tickets representing the great bulk of Nemoy’s calligraphic work for both commercial and private clients, including the titling for many Hollywood movies.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912 - 1984

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (6 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Maury Nemoy Papers contain correspondence, mostly about his calligraphic work and teaching, from the 1950s through the 1970s, and job tickets representing the great bulk of Nemoy's calligraphic work for both commercial and private clients, including the titling for many Hollywood movies. They were given by his son, Sheldon Nemoy, in 2006.

Physical Location

East Stacks Compact Shelving (near L17)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Outright gift to the Reed College Library by Nemoy’s son, Sheldon Nemoy, January 24, 2006.

Processing Information

Processed by Gay Walker, November 28, 2006

Author
Gay Walker
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Reed College Special Collections and Archives Repository

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