The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. Worcester the american antiquarian society recently received an early christmas present. Aas will permanently record the adopters name 1 on a special bookplate. Theodore foster april 29, 1752 january, 1828 was an american lawyer and politician from rhode island. American antiquarian society and the huntington library, san marino, california ballots of the era may not have been ideal for a free and fair electionbut they certainly were not boring. The box contains letters only a few of which appear also in the letterbook, dated december 1861 to september 1865. You may also provide bookplate information in honorin memory of at this time. Contains american historical and cultural documents from 1691 1877 from the aas, the oldest historical society in the united states.
Once you have received confirmation of your adopt a book reservation, you may pay online here. American antiquarian society, worcester, massachusetts. 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. 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. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Founded in 1812, it is the oldest historical society in the united states with a national focus. Optimistic this gets adopted american antiquarian society. The american antiquarian society aas is an independent research library and learned society of.
Smithsonian libraries, natural history building, 10 th st. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society. Apr 22, 2008 the american antiquarian society has thousands of them, many so fragile and exceptional that they can only be handled with gloves. An unusual publishers catalog, in which are featured american tract society. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adopt a book fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts. The adopt a book catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. Series 4 american antiquarian society aas historical periodicals collection. Worcester, ma on friday, april 5, 20, the american antiquarian society aas will hold its sixth annual adopt a book event at which members of the general public will have the opportunity to adopt selected historic items from the aas collections. The independent research society founded in worcester in 1812 today houses 4 million books. American antiquarian society american antiquarian society. Worcester it houses printed materials dating back to 1640. American antiquarian society eastmans online genealogy. Abaa welcomes new members the new antiquarian the blog of.
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The annual report of the american antiquarian society for 2011. The online part of the american antiquarian society s fourth annual adopt a book event is underway. American antiquarian society worcester 2020 all you. The adoptabook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas. This littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. Louise mirrer, president and ceo the newyork historical society.
Worcester a new exhibit curated by the american antiquarian society that highlights the artisanship and entrepreneurial expertise of american icon. It will hold its first adopt a book event from 6 to 8 p. American antiquarian society worcester 2020 all you need. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts. 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. 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 american antiquarian society aas has been committed to sharing americas stories for more.
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Uncover why american antiquarian society is the best company for you. This library is affiliated with american antiquarian society. Let us know if you will be attending the adopt a book evening on tuesday, may 3th. Pages in category members of the american antiquarian society the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 554 total. American antiquarian society aas historical periodicals collection. American antiquarian society national endowment for the. If you do not have an account yet, click on first time users to register faq indicates required field. 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. 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. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. Adoptabook allows aas friends, staff, members, and fellows to adopt or sponsor an. Plenty of people in worcester drive by the american antiquarian society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. Item 1 cloud crystals american antiquarian society.
Keenum, in honor of the 50th anniversary of marcus mccorisons election. American antiquarian society the program in the history of the book in american culture at the american antiquarian society has been offering weeklong summer seminars in book history for nearly thirty years. Staff admiring the new addition during the sneakpeek tour in june of 2018 see page 21. We called this special winter miniedition adopt a gift book and thirtyone of the forty attractive and important american annual volumes were adopted. Aas is an independent research library and learned society founded in 1812 in worcester, massachusetts. A history of ballot design shows the evolution of election. The 2014 seminar will focus on the theme books in the larger world of objects, and will take place at the.
Charles whittlesey born southington, connecticut, 4 october 1808. Adopt a gift book 2012 american antiquarian society. Kevin wisniewski joins staff of american antiquarian society. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. American antiquarian society library american antiquarian. Lisa osullivan, director, center for the history of medicine and public health the new york academy of medicine. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society skinner. Adopt a book 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. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Program in the history of the book in american culture.
Cincinnatibased publisher peter thomson ran a very successful bookshop and lithographic printing office. Aug 29, 2012 proceedings american antiquarian society, vol. Sep, 2012 this short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. Adams was an active member of the american historical association, the american antiquarian society, the grolier club and the. The hornbook and its use in america smithsonian libraries. Newyork historical society letter in support of the neh. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society american. Email us with the names of items you would like to adopt. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a regular and asneeded basis. The collections are made up of books, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals. American antiquarian society offers historys memorabilia unlike what youd find in a traditional museum. This short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. 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.
Worcesters american antiquarian society aas is expanding. Apr 24, 2018 quoting from an article in the atlas obscura web site. A native hoosier, she personally collects 19thcentury indianaana and is in the process of building a tiny farm in her suburban backyard. Members of the american antiquarian society wikipedia. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. David spadafora, president and librarian the newberry library. Cade overton american antiquarian society 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. The society is estimated to hold copies of twothirds of the total books known to have been printed in what is now the united states from the establishment. He was a member of the federalist party and later the.
American antiquarian society careers and employment. Annual report of the the american antiquarian society for september 2011 august 2012. Originally inspired to emulate the personal libraries of men like benjamin franklin, thomas jefferson and. The antiquarian booksellers association of america.
Papers, 18611865 this collection consists of letters of edward woolsey bacon during his civil war service, 18611865. Adams was an eloquent advocate for rare book libraries, writing numerous articles on collecting and bibliography. Please enter your user information below, then press the logon to mwa button to continue. These letters were written primarily to his sister, katherine. His book, three americanists 1939, provided bibliographies of three great collectors of americana. Golocalworcester american antiquarian society to expand. The american antiquarian society aas maintains a major research library in american history, literature, and culture through 1876. The fourth annual adopt a book evening was held in antiquarian hall on march 29, 2011. Although they offer items from many periods, letters from the time the american. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you. American antiquarian society in worcester opens modern. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and.
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