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Archives of American Art
Norman Bassett papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bassnorm
- Creators:
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Bassett, Norman, 1891-
- Dates:
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1936-1954
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Microfilm reel356 items on 1 microfilm reel
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The microfilmed Norman Bassett papers consist of files on Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry, Rockwell Kent and Reginald Marsh containing correspondence and drafts of articles for special issues of Demcourier.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Norman Bassett (1891-1980) studied literature and art at the University of Wisconsin, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1914. In 1931 he bought the Democrat Printing Company and incorporated it as Demco Library Supplies, Inc. In 1932 Demco began publishing Demcourier, primarily an advertising journal, but one which also published a variety of articles, including a special series "American Authors as Printers." In 1935 Demcourier featured a Mark Twain centennial edition which proved popular, prompting Bassett to run regular issues featuring notable Americans. The first of these (1937) featured Rockwell Kent. Demcourier was discontinued in 1943. Bassett retired from Demco in 1972, and the company was sold to George Banta Company of Menasha, Wisconsin. Bassett became a director of Banta at that time.
Biographical / Historical
Bassett retired from Demco in 1972, and the company was sold to George Banta Company of Menasha, Wisconsin. Bassett became a director of Banta at that time.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3684 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in: State Historical Society of Wisconsin.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Norman Bassett papers were presented to the State Historical Society of Wisconsin by him in 1954 and 1974. Only a small portion of the papers were microfilmed by the Archives of American Art in 1985. A complete bound set of DEMCOURIER can be found in the Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Citation
Norman Bassett papers. Owned by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Microfilmed by the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Conditions Governing Use
Authorization to quote or reproduce for the purposes of publication requires written permission from State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Terms of Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Related Materials
Related Materials
The Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections holds the Norman Bassett Papers, 1932-1956.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Philanthropists | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889-1975 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Curry, John Steuart, 1897-1946 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Marsh, Reginald, 1898-1954 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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