Title: Allan B. Dry Western Publishing Materials
Inclusive Dates: 1953-1989

Creator:

• Allan B. Dry

Call Number: UWP Manuscript Collection 49

Quantity: 0.5 cubic feet (1 flat box)

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Parkside Library / Parkside Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

This collection belonged to Allan B. Dry, head printer at Western Publishing in Racine, Wisconsin.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-pks-uwpksmc049

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Allan B. Dry was in charge of production, primarily the bindery, at Western Publishing. In addition, he taught courses in production at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Scrapbook of business contacts, information about printing and production specifications, and article clippings. Printing and production manual entitled Orientation in the Graphic Arts

The Archives holds over 900 books from Western Publishing and its predecessors in our Special Collections, as well as games, puzzles, and a Poky Little Puppy costume.

See the UWP Libraries' Archives Department Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Processing Information

Processed by Liz Antaramian in 2019.

Box   1 Folder   1	Scrapbook, 1953-1989 Note: This notebook contains contact information for vendors of book binding supplies, clippings of publishing equipment, and notes on publishing processes, amongst other things.
Box   1 Folder   2	Orientation in the Graphic Arts / Western Publishing Company Inc., undated Note: This is a supplement to a seminar.