The contributions to the history of graphic design by Dr. Robert L. Leslie and the Composing Room, Inc. 1927 - 1942
Abstract
The topic of Dr. Leslie's role in the history of graphic design was
mentioned by Professor R. Roger Remington in the Spring of my
first year at RIT. I had read brief mentions about Dr. Leslie in
both Nine Pioneers of Graphic Design and Graphic Design In America
and felt this was an interesting topic that deserved more atten
tion. The ultimate decision to research and write about Dr. Robert
L. Leslie came about due to my interest in both design history
and the field of printing. I had been introduced to the history of
printing in David Pankow's class, "History of the Book,"
and
wanted a chance to forge a link between this discipline and my
own. Dr. Leslie had ties through his role as mentor to graphic
designers and ties to printing through his diligent efforts as an
educator in that field. Researching his Me and contributions
seemed to be a strong bridge between the two disciplines.
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