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GATF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
1, record 1, English, Graphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, see observation, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GATF 1, record 1, English, GATF
former designation, correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Lithographic Technical Foundation 2, record 1, English, Lithographic%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Graphic Arts Technical Foundation is a member-supported, nonprofit, technical, and education organization serving the international graphic communications industries. It is the oldest continuous organization of its kind in graphic communications. From its small beginnings in 1924 as the Lithographic Technical Foundation, this industry-inspired and member-directed Foundation has grown into one of the world's leading centers for graphic communications research and education. Today, the programs at GATF cover all major communications processes and their applications. 2, record 1, English, - Graphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
1, record 1, French, Graphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GATF 1, record 1, French, GATF
former designation, correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Lithographic Technical Foundation 2, record 1, French, Lithographic%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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