Revolution In Print - American History Printing Association 2026 Conference

Vintage French illustration of a coffee pot, spoon, sugar bowl, cup, and saucer in a silverware design catalog.

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection, The New York Public Library. (1900 - 1909). 1. Cafetière. 2. Cuillière. 3. Sucrier. 4 et 5. Tasse et soucoupe. Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/b8c2b890-c6bd-012f-c56d-58d385a7bc34

Explore how Revolutionary-era printing and document production continues to shape our design standards, cultural sensibilities, and political life today. The conference keynote will be given by James Green (Librarian emeritus, Library Company of Philadelphia). Invited speakers include Mindy Belloff, Michele Gabrielson, Sara Karpinski, John Pollack, and Angelica Williams. 

Summarized Schedule ↑

Friday 2 October

  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: self-directed activities in Philadelphia’s historic libraries, archives and museums.

  • 4-5 p.m.: Registration at University of Pennsylvania’s Van Pelt Library

  • 5-6 p.m.: Keynote, James Green at University of Pennsylvania’s Van Pelt Library

  • 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Reception and print exchange

Saturday 3 October

  • 10 to 1 p.m.: self-directed activities in Philadelphia’s historic libraries, archives and museums.

  • 1-3 p.m.: Invited Speakers at University of Pennsylvania’s Van Pelt Library

  • 3-3:30 pm: Break, sponsored by the Bibliographical Society of America at University of Pennsylvania’s Van Pelt Library

  • 3:30-5:30 pm: Lightning Talks at University of Pennsylvania’s Van Pelt Library

Registration ↑

Speaker bios, talk descriptions, and registration information on the AHPA conference website.