Advanced search antiquarian booksellers association of america. Plenty of people in worcester drive by the american antiquarian society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. Founded in 1812, it is the oldest historical society in the united states with a national focus. 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 box contains letters only a few of which appear also in the letterbook, dated december 1861 to september 1865. The 2014 seminar will focus on the theme books in the larger world of objects, and will take place at the. Public programs at the american antiquarian society. The last section of this book is a catalogue of the exhibition. Support of this program aids the societys curators as they pursue new acquisitions for the collection. American antiquarian society national endowment for the. 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 copy at the american antiquarian society is unique because it has a letter tipped in from chickerings husband presenting this volume to the portland society of natural history. From 2007 to 2016 i served as director of academic programs at the american antiquarian society, a research library of early american history and culture located in worcester, ma. If anyone can be said to have lived his entire life with ink coursing through his veins, it is isaiah thomas 17491831, the leading printer and publisher of his generation, and founder in 1812 of the american antiquarian society in worcester, massachusetts, the city where he made his fortune in. Dec 19, 2017 the american antiquarian society in worcester, mass. The american antiquarian society in worcester, mass. Adams was an active member of the american historical association, the american antiquarian society, the grolier club and the. His book, three americanists 1939, provided bibliographies of three great collectors of americana.
This year marks our eleventh acquisitions fundraiser formerly known as adoptabook. The last section of this book is a catalogue of the. 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. Item 1 cloud crystals american antiquarian society. New england historic genealogical society genealogy. And for professional researchers, it is the single source of historiography which traces the path of the establishment and. Albany institute of history and art ny american antiquarian society worcester ma bennington museum research library vt connecticut historical society connecticut society of genealogists library connecticut state library dph state vital records office godfrey memorial library jewish historical society of. The american antiquarian society aas maintains a major research library in american history, literature, and culture through 1876. It is not our traditional adoptabook with donations that will sponsor a specific. The american antiquarian society aas is an independent research library and learned society of. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. Quoting from an article in the atlas obscura web site. This event will feature books, newspapers, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera and prints.
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American antiquarian society, 2003this two volume set is the finest and most comprehensive bibliography about the formative period of american freemasonry ever compiled. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. American antiquarian society library american antiquarian. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. American antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634 bacon, edward w. Americas best genealogy resource centers bountiful, utah. Frequently asked questions american antiquarian society. Society strives to make its resources available to the broadest audience of students and educators.
Support of this program aids the society s curators as they pursue new acquisitions for the collection. Another variation on the flap book, this version of aladdin was featured in the mcloughlin brothers catalog for 1882. The american antiquarian society is a national research library of american history. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adopt a book fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts. 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. My work experience has included stints in publishing, the nonprofit sector, and management consulting, as well as the special collections library world. Mar 16, 2017 adoptabook and support the american antiquarian society in worcester 10 intriguing facts about worcesters american antiquarian society american antiquarian society to begin new handson. American antiquarian society eastmans online genealogy. Sep, 2012 this short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. Please check our current hours schedule as well as the announcements. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adoptabook fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts.
A halffanciful and halfscientific volume, cloud crystals makes a truly unique gift book. Albany institute of history and art allen county public library bennington museum research library brattleboro historical society history center brooks memorial library columbia county historical society martha canfield library russell collection national archives at boston new england historic genealogical society. American antiquarian society offers historys memorabilia unlike what youd find in a traditional museum. 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. Scattered issues are spread among about a dozen libraries.
Full text of proceedings of the american antiquarian society. This exhibition was organized by the american antiquarian society. The aas website offers a brief account of the american antiquarian society which offers an account of its founder. Anyone who receives a national humanities medal from the president of the united states is bound to stagger. For links to online copies of the register, see our new england historical genealogical register online wiki page. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you. Of the american antiquarian society the sixteenth volume, new series, contains the proceedings of the society, from october 21, 1903, to october 21, 1904, inclusive. Salisbury and great niece of john templeman coolidge.
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This spring aas is holding our tenth annual online adoptabook event. Apr 24, 2018 this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. How do i donate my old books, newspapers, graphics, or manuscripts to aas. Your taxdeductible adoptabook donation allows the aps to continue to build the collection and preserve it for future generations. The site features more than 8 hours of video content. The american antiquarian society aas has been committed to sharing americas stories for more. Historical and forestry society of rockland county ny.
These letters were written primarily to his sister, katherine. This littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. Although they offer items from many periods, letters from. The oldest historical society in the country with a national focus, the aas continues. Worcester to declare august 21 as american antiquarian. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts atlas. The image was one of a pair, with the second being titled happily. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society skinner. Adoptabook and support the american antiquarian society in worcester 10 intriguing facts about worcesters american antiquarian society american antiquarian society to. It was one in a set of five titles called pantomime toy books. 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. Hours aas is closed to the public through may 4, 2020.
Adoptabook 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. United states archives and libraries genealogy familysearch. These archives, libraries, societies, and museums preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in the area. That is, you may adopt any item by pledging the stated amount. City officials and american antiquarian society staff will celebrate behind city hall on thursday, aug. Electronic book ebook collection of core basic sciences and clinical titles. Use abaas advanced search to find rare, outofprint, antiquarian books, ephemera, autographs, maps from americas premier dealers. Although they offer items from many periods, letters from the time the american revolution were amazing. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society, volume 94, part 2 american antiquarian society on. This short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. American antiquarian society is the author of the collections and programs of the american antiquarian society 5. Penobscot marine museum genealogy familysearch wiki.
We called this special winter miniedition adopt a gift book and thirtyone of the forty attractive and important american annual volumes were adopted. A national research library of american history, literature, and culture through 1876. Ebsco will also soon deliver digital historical collections from the american. For more about repositories in the national capitol area, see also. This library is affiliated with american antiquarian society.
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