These letters were written primarily to his sister, katherine. American antiquarian society eastmans online genealogy. About aas the american antiquarian society is a national research library of american history and culture through 1876 which has been sharing american stories for more than two hundred years. The american antiquarian society aas, located in worcester, massachusetts, is both a learned society and national research library of pretwentieth century american history and culture. Use abaas advanced search to find rare, outofprint, antiquarian books, ephemera, autographs, maps from americas premier dealers. Popular american society books goodreads share book. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adopt abook fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts.
A rare 18th century american book its value and educational. Delawares first regular newspaper, the delaware gazette, began publication in 1785 at wilmington. Member of the independent research libraries association the american antiquarian society library houses the largest and most accessible collection of printed materials from first contact through 1876 in what is now the united states, the west indies and parts of canada. The edition pictured here the first american was published in 1789 in philadelphia. Unabridged illustrated catalogue and price list of pumps, hydraulic machines, rams, and other iron goods. Adopt a book american antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634. Because it was our eleventh fundraiser, and eleven is a lucky number for some of us at the societyincluding our newly appointed eleventh head librarianwe highlighted eleven items to represent our collecting areas. The american antiquarian society aas library houses the largest and most accessible collection of printed materials from first contact through 1876 in what is now the united states, the west indies and parts of canada. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society, volume 94, part 2 american antiquarian society on. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society, volume 94.
Proceedings of the american antiquarian society, 18121849. The american antiquarian society aas is an independent research library and learned society of. Publishers are providing access to certain eresources, including ebooks, during the period of the covid19 outbreak. American antiquarian society national endowment for the. Be prepared to give 23 hours to immerse yourself in historys.
It appears to be a great rarity with only three known copies listed worldcat and one at the american antiquarian society. This library is affiliated with american antiquarian society. This exhibition was organized by the american antiquarian society. The curators ultimately relied on the support of the american antiquarian society and its annual adopt a book event for funding to proceed with. Major collections of delaware newspapers are found at the historical society of delaware, american antiquarian society, library of congress, and historical society of pennsylvania. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society skinner. This spring aas is holding our tenth annual online adopt a book event. American antiquarian society adding merriam items to its broadside collection, such as two items listed in its recent 2010 adopt a book catalog. The fourth annual adopt abook evening was held in antiquarian hall on march 29, 2011. American antiquarian society founded in 1812 by revolutionary war patriot and printer isaiah thomas, the american antiquarian society is both a learned society and a major independent research library.
The history of miniature artwork is inextricably tied to the book arts. Dartmouth college library richard thorner, chair of the friends of the dartmouth college library purchased and donated a small collection of merriam. The mission of the american antiquarian society is to collect, organize, preserve, and make available for use the printed and manuscript materials that record all aspects of the history of what are now the united states, canada, and the former english colonies of the west indies, from the. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adopt a book fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts. Eleven is a lucky number for some of us at the american antiquarian society including our newly appointed eleventh head librarian and we hope that the following offerings will inspire you to add to our good fortune. The first published reference source to bring together biographical information on american antiquarian bookdealers, this book provides librarians, dealers, and collectors with useful information on those dealers who were prominent in securing and distributing used and rare books, manuscripts, maps, autographs, documents, and ephemera. Although they offer items from many periods, letters from the time the american revolution were amazing. Worcester, ma on friday, april 5, 20, the american antiquarian society aas will hold its sixth annual adopt abook event at which members of the general public will have the opportunity to adopt selected historic items from the aas collections. Contains the hitherto unpublished records of the society, together with a reissue of all the matter printed previous to october, 1849, comprising the proceedings of may 1843 and october 1843, and several pamphlets, most of which are included also in the first eleven numbers of. The american antiquarian society aas was established by an act of the massachusetts general court in 1812, through the efforts of isaiah thomas, worcester printer and patriot, who donated his collection of 8,000 volumes as the foundation of the collection. Adopt abook and support the american antiquarian society in worcester 10 intriguing facts about worcesters american antiquarian society american antiquarian society to. Pages in category members of the american antiquarian society the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 553 total.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Harvard university press, 2017 looks at a group of white slaveholders who adopted southeast indian boys choctaw, creek, and chickasaw into their plantation households in the decades following the us revolution. Worcester to declare august 21 as american antiquarian. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. American antiquarian society aas historical periodicals. Advanced search antiquarian booksellers association of america. American antiquarian society offers historys memorabilia unlike what youd find in a traditional museum. There are also no records in abpc or rare book hub or copies at auction in many decades. This littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. After harriets novel became worldknown, calvin wrote his own bestselling book, origin and history of the books of the bible, both canonical and apocryphal hartford, 1867, one of the first.
Apr 23, 2015 adopt abook 2015 with the american antiquarian society posted on april 23, 2015 by devon eastland massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special collections, private and public. American antiquarian society worcester 2020 all you need. The american antiquarian society aas has been committed to sharing americas stories for more. The hornbook and its use in america smithsonian libraries. The box contains letters only a few of which appear also in the letterbook, dated december 1861 to september 1865. Worcester, massachusetts american antiquarian society this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts.
Aas is an independent research library and learned society founded in 1812 in worcester, massachusetts. We called this special winter miniedition adopt a gift book and thirtyone of the forty attractive and important american annual volumes were adopted. Plenty of people in worcester drive by the american antiquarian society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society. Papers, 18611865 this collection consists of letters of edward woolsey bacon during his civil war service, 18611865. Adoption and the politics of antebellum expansion cambridge, ma. As a public health precaution due to covid19 coronavirus, the smithsonian libraries will temporarily close to the public starting saturday, march 14. The documents in native american indians, 16451819, are derived from the holdings of the american antiquarian society, library company of philadelphia and many other institutions. While miniature artwork can be found on the papyrus manuscripts of ancient egypt, the skill matured during medieval period when monks skillfully embellished their religious manuscripts, which were mostly written on vellum, with beautiful illuminations. Lent by the minneapolis institute of art, minneapolis, minnesota. An indepth book accompanies the exhibition and is available for purchase in the nyhistory store.
Eleven is a lucky number for some of us at the american antiquarian. Adopt a gift book 2012 american antiquarian society. Checks should be mailed to the american antiquarian society, 185 salisbury street, worcester, ma 016091634 or you may donate online here. Adopt abook 2015 with the american antiquarian society posted on april 23, 2015 by devon eastland massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special collections, private and public. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. Golocalworcester american antiquarian society to expand. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Dictionary of american antiquarian bookdealers book depository. Full text of proceedings of the american antiquarian society. When i read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, i can only think that the door is closing and that american society has found one more way to destroy itself. The adoptabook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption.
Aas will permanently record the adopters name 1 on a special bookplate. First, browse the adopt abook catalog and select the items you wish to adopt. The oldest historical society in the country with a national focus, the aas continues. Sep, 2012 this short film describes the american antiquarian society aas.
He was elected a member of the american antiquarian society in 1865. Mar 16, 2017 adopt abook and support the american antiquarian society in worcester 10 intriguing facts about worcesters american antiquarian society american antiquarian society to begin new handson. Researchers guide weiner associates adoptabook catalog. In 1886, the londonbased religious tract society released the pilgrims progress. Your taxdeductible adoptabook donation allows the aps to continue to build the collection and preserve it for future generations. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity. The adopt a book catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption.
Founded in 1812, it is the oldest historical society in the united states with a national focus. Support of this program aids the society s curators as they pursue new acquisitions for the collection. A national research library of american history, literature, and culture through 1876. In december of 2012, aas celebrated the tradition of the american gift book with a special edition of our popular adopt a book program which will be held in full on april 5, 20. Ebsco partners with american antiquarian society aas, the premier library.
American antiquarian society genealogy familysearch wiki. This event will feature books, newspapers, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera and prints. Adoptabook and support the american antiquarian society in. The term contraband, first applied to runaway slaves in 1861, became a commonly used description of african americans who flocked to union lines. This short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. Resources opened for covid19 the university of manchester. This year marks our eleventh acquisitions fundraiser formerly known as adopt a book. Among the seminal works included in this collection are the conference with the eastern indians, at the ratification of the peacein july and august 1726. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts. While miniature artwork can be found on the papyrus manuscripts of ancient egypt, the skill matured during medieval period when monks skillfully embellished their religious manuscripts, which were mostly written on. Salisbury and great niece of john templeman coolidge. Members of the american antiquarian society wikipedia. The online part of the american antiquarian society s fourth annual adopt a book event is underway. For thousands of former slaves in tennessee, contraband camps played an important role in the transition to freedom during the civil war.
The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. The annual report of the american antiquarian society for 2011. City officials and american antiquarian society staff will celebrate behind city hall on thursday, aug. American antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634 bacon, edward w. Your adoption gift is a fully taxdeductible charitable contribution and will be used. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society american antiquarian society. Book, this years acquisitions fundraiser, online only, and modified the format of our previous event, known as adopt abook.
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