Object ID:
2006.13.5
Interviewer:
Randles, Raymond
Interview Date:
04/07/2004
Interview Place:
Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Length of Interview:
94 minutes
Scope & Content:
Charlie Norman talks about his work in the Large Type Department of the American Printing House for the Blind, where he worked as a supervisor in the printing press room from 1970 until his retirement in 1990. He describes plate set-up, use of the presses, offset printing, long and short runs, and one of the department's largest projects--the printing of Webster's Dictionary. The Davidson offset press is specifically mentioned.
Interview Restrictions:
All copyrights belong to the American Printing House for the Blind. Contact the Museum concerning any restrictions.
Extent:
1 compact disc + 1 copy (CD) + 1 transcript (21 p.)