Blumberg Book Return Files 1991

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Blumberg Book Return Files 1991

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This collection consists of the records of a search made of the University of Cincinnati's books in order to determine which books were stolen by Stephen Blumberg, a well-known book thief. The collection largely consists of lists and catalog records.

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University of Cincinnati, Archives and Rare Books Library

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University of Cincinnati. Libraries

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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...

Blumberg, Stephen Carrie

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