In the spring of 2009, I completed my master’s practicum at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ingalls Library. I provided reference services and worked with the library’s Kelmscott Press collection.
My supervisor wrote that “in the 23 years I have… supervised practicum students, I have rarely had a student as exceptionally talented, committed and creative as Robin.”
I created this exhibit-in-a-box on the Cleveland Museum of Art Ingall’s Library‘s near-full run of Kelmscott Press publications.
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This article, originally published online as part of the Ingalls Library’s monthly Collections in Focus series, discusses William Morris and the nearly-full run of Kelmscott Press books at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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The participant evaluations are in! See how attendees enjoyed Thursday’s Kelmscott Press: Collection in Focus event at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ingalls Library.
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View snapshots of the Kelmscott Press public event on 2 April 2009. At this event, I displayed my exhibit-in-a-box, delivered a lecture, and facilitated hands-on exploration of the Press’ techniques and characteristics. This event was part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s monthly Collections in Focus series.
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This lecture covered the Chaucer’s exquisite production, the storied fight for its printing and distribution rights, and its lasting influence on fine presses. It touched on the collection’s provenance, William Morris’ biography, a history of the Press, and Victorian printing methods. I also led a hands-on exploration of the Kelmscott style, from ink to bindings.
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I planned a special Kelmscott presentation just for members of Art Books Cleveland. See how attendees enjoyed last night’s event at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ingalls Library.
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I compiled this check-list for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ingalls Library. It will be given as a handout at the Collection in Focus event planned for April 2, 2009.
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I created a spreadsheet of historical price comparisons and a handout on the Kelmscott book market for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ingalls Library. They will be given as a handout at the Collection in Focus event planned for April 2, 2009
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I compiled this bibliography for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ingalls Library. It will be given as a handout at the Collection in Focus event planned for April 2, 2009
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On April 2, I will lead a Collection in Focus event on the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Kelmscott Press collection. See the announcement I wrote for The Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine.
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Robin is currently the Outreach + Public Services Archivist at the Brooklyn Historical Society.
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