HV Chapman and Sons

Three generations of the Chapman family operated the book bindery for 65 years. HV "Homer" Chapman Sr, learned bookbinding in Dallas, where he also was a paper warehouse manager. In 1925, Homer began managing the bookbinding department of Abilene Printing and Stationery. He later struck a deal with the company to buy out its bookbinding operations.

After having served in the US Navy during World War II, HV "Chuck" Chapman Jr helped open the business.

Homer and Chuck named the new venture HV Chapman & Sons because they expected Chuck's two younger brothers to join them. Even though the younger brothers were drawn instead to other fields and worked only occasionally at the business, the name stuck.

Chuck eventually bought the business from his father. For two generations, the company primarily served as a bookbinding subcontractor to printers and publishing houses.