Name/Title
SDHS Hardcover BooksEntry/Object ID
2023.06.03Scope and Content
Collection of limited-edition, hardcover copies of selected SDHS publications including the following books designed by Ken Carls: Raising the Roof (1st and 2nd editions), 1999, 2006
Snapshots, 2003
Storm Fire & Ice, 2002
Lost & Found, 2000
Heroes Rogues & Just Plain Folks, 1998
Painting the Town, 1997
History by Camera (designed by Rick Vanderleek)
Missing from this collection is:
Off the Record, 2001
Lincoln's Ready Made Soldiers, 2005
The Village Table, 2011 (designed by Sally Winthers)
The Big Pavilion, 2009?Context
From the SDHC produced books to accompany museum exhibits, a limited number, typically 25, 50 or 100, of softbound copies were sent away to be bound in hard covers by hand, typically at the Lincoln Bindery in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. These hardcover books were sold at a premium ($100) to fund the next book's production. Each book was hand numbered and were often reserved by SDHC members who wanted a particular numbered copy for their collection. The sales of these books fueled excitement at the exhibit opening parties.
These hardcover editions were the brainchild of Ken Carls who was head designer of SDHC publications from approximately 1994 to 2008. Mr. Carls worked closely with James Schmiechen who authored many of the publications.Collection
SDHS PublicationsCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2023.06Source or Donor
Found in the SDHS/SDHC collectionAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalLocation
Box
142 SDHC Hardcover Special EditionsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Carls, KenCreate Date
February 3, 2023Update Date
February 3, 2023