Books & Co. records, 1978-1997

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Books & Co. records, 1978-1997

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144651955

The records of Books & Co. document the life of Jeannette Watson's independent bookstore in New York City.

10.9 linear ft. (22 containers, 11 volumes)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6827192

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Britton, Burt, 1933-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w758vq (person)

Watson, Jeannette

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Books & Co.

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Books & Co., (1978 - 1997), a book shop on Manhattan's east side, was envisioned and run by Jeannette Watson, granddaughter to IBM founder Thomas Watson. The store, geared towards literary fiction, poetry, and art books, was known for its comfortable, literary salon atmosphere and its readings, panel discussions, and special events which featured a wide variety of writers and artists. From the description of Books & Co. records, 1978-1997 (New York Public Library). WorldCat r...