Linotype Blueprint Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 004-03-08
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of approximately 3,000-5,000 blueprints for the components of Linotype machinery manufactured by the Linotype and Machinery Limited company in Manchester, UK. The blueprints range in size from approximately 20" x 25" to 8.5" x 11". They frequently include dated manuscript notations showing the evolution of parts manufactured by the company.
Dates
- approximately 1920-1980
Creator
- Linotype & Machinery Limited (Organization)
Extent
7 Linear Feet (5 record boxes, two oversized flat boxes, 2 flat file drawers)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Linotype & Machinery Limited (Organization)
- Title
- Linotype Blueprint Collection
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Author
- Jordan Goffin
- Date
- May 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
