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Scipio Ladies Library Book Purchases
An inventory of its records at Syracuse University
Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 11 Jun 2007
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Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 11 Jun 2007
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Overview of the Collection |
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| Creator: | Scipio Ladies Library |
| Title: | Scipio Ladies Library Book Purchases |
| Dates: | 1828-1835 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Receipts for purchases of books for the Scipio Ladies Library, Scipio, New York |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Ladies' libraries were primarily a phenomenon of the 18th and 19th centuries and came in two forms. "Ladies' social libraries," formed by women and intended for their use, were established by an association organized for that purpose, which would then continue to maintain the library. These libraries were general in content and existed mainly in New England and the state of Michigan. "Ladies' society libraries" were libraries belonging to a women's society -- for example, women's sewing clubs and literary societies. The Scipio Ladies Library was of the former sort.
The Scipio Ladies Library Book Purchases consists of sales receipts from several book purchases made by the library from book dealers and individuals. Books listed appear to include novels as well as history, biography, and other genres.
Material is arranged chronologically.
Access Restrictions:
The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.
Use Restrictions:
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Corporate Bodies
Scipio Ladies Library
Subjects
Ladies libraries
Libraries, New York (State), Scipio
Women, Books and reading
Women, Intellectual life
Places
New York (State), Intellectual life
New York (State), Social life and customs
Scipio, N.Y., History
Genres and Forms
Receipts (financial records)
Occupations
Library administration
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Scipio Ladies Library Book Purchases,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchased.
Receipts
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| SC 193 | For books purchased 1828, 1832, 1834, 1835, undated | ||||||||||