American Historical Print Collectors Society

Encouraging the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of original historical American prints

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

On Sept 25 we are co-hosting with UMW in Fredericksburg, VA a guided tour of Gari Melchers Home & an evening discussion, "Lasting Legacy: A Celebration of American Historical Prints through the Career of Wendy Joan Shadwell"

Register by email to [email protected] by Sept 15!

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Celebrating the birthday of lithographer & artist Fanny Palmer.

For more on Fanny's life and artistic output, check out Fanny Palmer: The Life and Works of a Currier & Ives Artist by Charlotte Rubenstein & edited by Diann Benti!

@metdrawingsandprints

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Congratulations to AHPCS Publication Award winners!

You can read more about their publications and learn more about the awards here:
https://t.co/l4sxwyBoUr

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Wishing everyone a sunny Easter!

Flower Basket, ca. 1872
Currier & Ives
Lithograph

@librarycongress

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Countdown to Cleveland!
Our Annual Meeting starts in just 9 days!
Who is attending?

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Deadline extended! You can register until April 8th to attend the AHPCS Annual Meeting in Cleveland!

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Today is the last day to register for 2025 AHPCS Annual Meeting in Cleveland!

We hope to see you there!

You can register for the full event or to attend one day:
https://t.co/EtGOgQraEe

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Today is the last day to register for 2025 AHPCS Annual Meeting in Cleveland!

We hope to see you there!

You can register for the full event or to attend one day:
https://t.co/EtGOgQraEe

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

On March 25 & April 1, New England Book Auctions will be offering a selection of 19th century historical prints from the inventory of AHPCS member Rich West's paper business Periodyssey. For more information, please go to https://t.co/4eCbvOhPPq

[LCPCurator @LCPCurator]

The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) is offering $1,000 stipends for three interns in registration or collections management this Spring. Applications are due February 21, 2025. Please see here for more details and to apply: https://t.co/alzeeE2lbK.

[Museum of Printing @MOPrinting]

Exciting news!
Earlier this month, Museum volunteers & others helped move & put together this replica of an English Common Press.
For the next two years, the Museum will use it to celebrate the American Revolution & the Declaration of Independence.
#VolunteersAtWorkWednesday

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Calling all members!
We are looking for volunteers to help us cover upcoming book and print fairs! The next opportunity is the Philadelphia Rare Book and Print Fair!
held at the 23rd Street Armory, December 6-8th.
Interested? Send us a DM!

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

Happy Spooky Season! Enjoy your Halloween, friends!
James Akin (1773-1846)
Untitled [Three Dancing Skeletons]
Etching, early 19th century
@philamuseum

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

We are happy to announce the winners of the Ewell L. Newman Book Award:

Allison M. Stagg, Prints of a New Kind: Political Caricature in the United States, 1789-1828 @PSUPress

Ron Tyler, Texas Lithographs: A Century of History in Images @UTexasPress

https://t.co/KQ4cDiHeol

[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, June 14, 10:00 am – Noon
Upcoming Regional Meeting
Library of Congress, Washington, DC

More info and to register (by June 7th) here: https://t.co/44xfim1uf8

[LewisWalpoleLibrary @LewisWalpoleLib]

Come see these prints, drawings & paintings to explore the intersections of quality & documentary value. “Is It Any Good? Prints, Drawings, & Paintings at the Lewis Walpole Library” thru 28 June. Drop in any Wed. from 2-4:30 or book ahead for other times.

[LewisWalpoleLibrary @LewisWalpoleLib]

The Lewis Walpole Library, a department of Yale Library, is now accepting Fellowship and Travel Grants application for the 2025-26 Fellowship year which runs from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026.

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[American Historical Print Collectors Society @HistoricalPrint]

We are hiring!

The AHPCS is seeking an organized & energetic person to help coordinate our membership related tasks.

For more information, send a message to [email protected].

[Print Quarterly @PrintQuarterly]

DEADLINE REMINDER: Fully funded Collaborative Doctoral Studentship from 1 October 2024 with @BirkbeckUoL and the @britishlibrary on 'Re-Evaluating the Status of Prints at the British Library'.
Deadline: 5pm on Monday 29 April 2024.
Full details here: https://t.co/Os3a7DRltA

[Ars Graphica @arsgraphica]

The 48th annual meeting of the American Historical Print Collectors Society will take place in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

The deadline to register for the meeting is April 15, 2024. Find more information here: https://t.co/XD1tpg6h84

[Print Quarterly @PrintQuarterly]

JOB: Curatorial Assistant for Works on Paper, at Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, USA. One-year position renewable for a second year, ideally suited to an MA graduate who’s looking to gain experience with works on paper before moving on to a PhD program. https://t.co/I0RO29dk6U