University of Cincinnati Libraries, Reference Department Records 1977-1995

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University of Cincinnati Libraries, Reference Department Records 1977-1995

Records of the Langsam Library Reference Department including annual reports for reference services, lists of reference materials on various subjects, and department statistics.

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Stephen Carrie Blumberg stole about 23,600 books from 268 libraries in 45 states, two Canadian provinces, and the District of Columbia including the University of Cincinnati. Blumberg did not sell any of the books he stole, but instead stored them in his home in Ottumwa, Iowa. Blumberg raided libraries throughout the United States over a thirty year period. He was especially interested in Americana, but also stole a large number of incunabula. He was found guilty on four counts of p...