Cornish Studio - Glass Plate Negative Collection

1,300+ glass plate negatives from Arkansas City, Kansas. 1890 - 1945. Originally stored in acidic envelopes or acidic boxes (loose), a large portion of the collection has been cleaned, condition noted, re-housed in acid-free four-folds, and re-shelved. Subjects of photos identified using register entries when available. Registers digitized for future research use. Plate sizes include 5x7 and 8x10. September 2022 - June 2023.

Read more about the collection on the Kenneth Spencer Research Library blog.

Kansas Collection Maps

Maps from the Kansas Collection - varying size, material, and condition. Repaired with paste and tissue mending after humidification and adhesive removal. Encapsulated using ultrasonic welding. Ongoing.

Bookmaking

Amateur book making under the direction of Whitney Baker and Roberta Woodrick.
Pictured: Sewn journals based on 14th century Italian accounting registers, sewn textblock book, double-bind pamphlet in progress.
See also: zines for physical and digital pamphlet projects.