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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T075129
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/23100930/harry-duncan-hero-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T170000
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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