The Watt Collection

The Watt Collection
In 1991, Dr Harold Watt (1921-2003) presented to Aberdeen University a substantial proportion of his collection of books on typographical design, illustration and printing practices.

Dr Watt graduated in classics from Aberdeen University in 1942. After service in the RAF, he studied at the London School of Printing, 1946-47, and became joint managing director of Aberdeen University Press Ltd in 1948 – a post previously occupied by his father, Theodore. In 1958, Dr Watt became (sole) Managing Director.

In 1986 Dr Watt arranged for the business records of AUP to be transferred to the University, now MS 3233.

Dr Watt served as President of the Society of Master Printers of Scotland and held office in similar professional organisations. He always retained a close interest in, and love for Aberdeen University, and joined the General Council’s Business Committee in 1968 and the Court two years later.