The Pca Library Is Now Open To Non-Members

[Ron Z]

The Pen Collectors of America (PCA) library is now open to the general public. This is something that we have been working towards for the last few months. There have been some glitches that slowed things down, but our new webmaster has found work arounds to make it possible. The library contains a significant number of pen related documents like sales flyers, catalogs, pen repair manuals, and ads, as well as pen manufacturer documents including ads, promotion material, dealer information and repair manuals.

The original copies were loaned to the PCA by other PCA members to be photocopied and placed in our library over the last 31 years. Roger Wooten and John Jenkens, along with others, scanned these into a digital format that allows access to the documents for download 24 hours a day. Last November, the PCA board and membership decided to open up the library to the general pen community.

The materials that are open to the general public are in the public domain. Along with them are copies of the PCA publication THE PENNANT, dating from 2012 and before available. There are a few things that remain reserved for members only such as early copies of Pen World (which are still copyrighted), and in the future there will be current digital editions of the Pennant.

This a great resource if you are looking for information on vintage pens. Take some time, noodle around, and use it! If you appreciate the resource that we are sharing with the general pen community, think about joining the PCA.


Ron Zorn
President of The Pen Collectors of America.
Bringing pen collectors together since 1984