Black Knight Press, 1965 - 1970
Scope and Contents
Approximately 50 items printed by the Black Knight Press between 1965 and 1970, first in Bath then Leicester, England. The collection includes a copy of An Old Drama, Three Encounters with Jack the Ripper by Michael Gardner (1969), and 10 pamphlets containing mixed poetry and prose often accompanied by wood- or lino-cuts on various papers, at least some of which appear to be handmade. The remainder are various small print pieces ranging from offprints and greeting cards to promotional materials and inserts.
Dates
- 1965 - 1970
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Biographical / Historical
The Black Knight Press was a private press operated by Duine Campbell in the 1960s and 1970s, first in Bath and then Leicester, England.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu