Frank Myrle Cushing collection, 1869-1977 and undated, bulk Bulk, 1930-1975

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Summary

Creators:
Cushing, Frank Myrle
Abstract:
This collection consists of materials printed and collected by Frank Myrle Cushing, proprietor of the noted Garden View Press in Tustin, California (founded in 1929). Included are numerous samples of Cushing's commercial and fine printing, as well as the works of numerous other fine and commercial presses, amateur journals, printers' magazines, resources for printing, and miscellaneous ephemera. The bulk of the materials generally date from the 1930s through the 1970s.
Extent:
19.4 linear feet (45 boxes)
Language:
and Collection materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

Frank M. Cushing Collection. MS-R020. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of materials printed and collected by Frank Myrle Cushing, proprietor of the noted Garden View Press in Tustin, California (founded in 1929). Included are numerous samples of Cushing's commercial and fine printing, as well as the works of numerous other fine and commercial presses, amateur journals, printers' magazines, resources for printing, and ephemera. The bulk of the materials generally date from the 1930s through the 1970s.

Biographical / historical:

Frank Myrle Cushing, born January 10, 1893 in Oakland, CA, was a printer from Southern California. He is perhaps best known for being the proprietor of the Garden View Press.

Cushing began his career as a hobby printer in 1905. In 1929 he started the Garden View Press in Tustin, CA, which he used to print books for private distribution. Cushing designed his home in Tustin to include a printshop and bindery. From 1935 to 1950, he manufactured paper drilling machines, but he eventually sold his plant to one of his employees. Cushing began printing his journal, The Hermit's Gazette, in October 1957. Cushing also joined the National Amateur Press Association in 1957 and was elected as a board member in 1959. Frank Cushing died on May 18, 1977.

Acquisition information:
Acquired from the estate of Frank M. Cushing, 1977.
Processing information:

Processed by Zoe MacLeod and Alix Norton, 2012-2013.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into 7 series:

  • Series 1. Printing by Cushing, 1929-1975
  • Series 2. Cushing's correspondence and photographs, 1914-1976
  • Series 3. Books, 1869-1977
  • Series 4. Pamphlets, 1888-1975
  • Series 5. Journals and serials, 1900-1977
  • Series 6. Ephemera and related materials, 1876-1976
  • Series 7. Resources related to printing, 1897-1971

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

Frank M. Cushing Collection. MS-R020. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Location of this collection:
P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA , US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947
spcoll@uci.libanswers.com
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