Thomas Jefferson LaMotte, South Carolina Bookbinder 1850-1905

Authors

Douglas Tuers, Marshall UniversityFollow
Barbara Rohrer, University of South CarolinaFollow

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | United States History

Document Type

SCLA Annual Conference Proceeding

DOI

https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2022.6.1.6

Abstract

The discovery of a rare 19th-century binder mark launched this investigation of South Carolina bookbinder Thomas Jefferson LaMotte (1830-1911). This article will discuss his bookbinding practice and newspaper career, Civil War experiences, and civic roles. LaMotte’s biography will develop a fresh framework for future research of South Carolina book arts. Included in the appendix is a new roster of 44 Columbia bookbinders--including 10 women--active from 1859 to 1911.

Recommended Citation

Tuers, Douglas and Rohrer, Barbara (2022) "Thomas Jefferson LaMotte, South Carolina Bookbinder 1850-1905," South Carolina Libraries: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2022.6.1.6
Available at: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/scl_journal/vol6/iss1/6