]> scipio_ladies_lib Scipio Ladies Library Book Purchases An inventory of its records at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 11 Jun 2007 Michele Rothenberger 11 Jun 2007 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Scipio Ladies Library Scipio Ladies Library Book Purchases 1828-1835 1 folder (SC) Receipts for purchases of books for the Scipio Ladies Library, Scipio, New York 2537061 English Biographical History

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.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

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.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Material is arranged chronologically.

 Subject and Genre HeadingsNew York State Scipio Ladies Library Ladies librariesLibraries, New York (State), ScipioWomen, Books and reading Women, Intellectual lifeNew York (State), Intellectual lifeNew York (State), Social life and customsScipio, N.Y., History Receipts (financial records) Library administration Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Scipio Ladies Library Book Purchases, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Purchased.

 Inventory Receipts For books purchased 1828, 1832, 1834, 1835, undated 193