Elbert G. Hubbard collection
Scope and Contents
The Elbert G. Hubbard Collection consists of books printed at the Roycrofter Press, and many of these titles were written by Elbert G. Hubbard. Also one archival box, The Hubbard Press, with manuscripts and memorabilia relating to the Roycrofter Colony and Elbert G. Hubbard. Of particular note, the collection includes photographs, manuscripts, checks, advertisements, subscription forms, and letters by and about the Roycrofter Press and the Hubbard family.
The collection is arranged into five series based on subject.
Dates
- Creation: 1897-1912, 1959
Creator
- Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact Distinctive Collections staff.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Elbert G. Hubbard Collection consists of books printed at the Roycrofter Press, and many of these titles were written by Elbert G. Hubbard. Also one archival box, The Hubbard Press, with manuscripts and memorabilia relating to the Roycrofter Colony and Elbert G. Hubbard.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1972. Donated by Shirley A. Stine. Roy D. Packard (original collector)
Separated Materials
Books from the Hubbard Collection are cataloged individually in Special Collections.
- Title
- Guide to Elbert G. Hubbard collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Amy L. Rojek, revised by Beaudry Rae Allen
- Date
- 1999, May 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Falvey Library
800 E Lancaster Ave
Villanova PA