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Afton Press records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss086
Collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, and other materials related to nine books published by Afton Historical Society Press (now known as Afton Press). The collection documents books published in the early 2000s.

Dates

  • 2002-2004

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open and available for use by researchers in the Andersen Library Reading Room.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright is retained by the copyright holders.

Extent

8 Linear Feet (6 hollinger boxes, 4 OS boxes)

Abstract

Collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, and other documentation of nine books published by Afton Historical Society Press (now known as Afton Press).

Historical Note

Afton Press (formerly Afton Historical Society Press) is a not-for-protift book publisher specializing in history, culture, and Minnesota-centric publications. Founded in 1993 by W. Duncan MacMillan, the press began in Afton, Minnesota, under the name Afton Historical Society Press. MacMillan served as president and chairman until his death in 2006. The press is now located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and operates under the name Afton Press.

Arrangement

Collection is organized by publication title.

Physical Location

Mezzanine

Acquisition

Donated to the Upper Midwest Literary Archives in 2006.

Processing Information

Processed by archives staff in the late 2000s.
Title
Afton Press records
Author
Kathryn Hujda
Date
2016
Description rules
dacs

Repository Details

Part of the Upper Midwest Literary Archives Repository

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