Harry Duncan ’38 and the Cummington Press

May 24, 2014

During spring and summer 2014, the Burling Library exhibition "Harry Duncan ’38 and the Cummington Press" is on display on the main floor and in Burling Gallery on the lower level.

Harry Duncan ’38 printed handmade, limited edition books with a Gutenberg-style press under the imprint The Cummington Press. During his career, Duncan became renowned for his contributions to the fine art of printing.

This exhibit displays a selection of his lifetime work: books of poetry, essays, and illustrations printed from 1939-1997.

The exhibition is curated by Diane Lenertz '15.

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