Bibliographical Society of America Sabin Committee records 1923-1948 1929-1936

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Bibliographical Society of America Sabin Committee records 1923-1948 1929-1936

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The Bibliographical Society of America's Sabin Committee was formed in 1925 to complete A Dictionary of Books Relating to America which had been compiled by Joseph Sabin from 1867 to 1881. The dictionary was completed in 1936. Collection consists of correspondence, reports, bibliographical notes, and other papers relating to Sabin's A Dictionary of Books Relating to America. Bulk of the correspondence and reports was written by H.M. Lydenberg, chairman of the committee that had the responsibility for completing publication of the unfinished volumes.

4.5 linear feet (11 boxes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312923

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937

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Bibliographical Society of America. Sabin Committee

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The Bibliographical Society of America's Sabin Committee was formed in 1925 to complete A Dictionary of Books Relating to America which had been compiled by Joseph Sabin from 1867 to 1881. The dictionary was completed in 1936. From the guide to the Bibliographical Society of America Sabin Committee records, 1923-1948, 1929-1936, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...