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The Harrison Collection was organized in 1963 through
the efforts of City Librarian William Holman and Theo Jung,
calligrapher and book designer. With their encouragement,
local calligrapher Richard Harrison donated his private
collection to the library and continued to provide support
throughout his lifetime. The collection contains nearly 1,000
examples of modern calligraphy, including manuscripts,
broadsides, handwritten books, fine prints, drawings and
sketches. Nearly one hundred individual scribes and lettering
artists are represented. Perspective on the development of
bookhands is provided by a selection of medieval through
seventeenth century leaves and books. A reference collection
of over 600 works supports the study and practice of calligraphy.
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