Records, 1812-

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Records, 1812-

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The records of the American Antiquarian Society reflect its own history, as well as the research activities of many members and other researchers. General records include records of meetings of the Society and its council; financial records; records of the library, including accession records, library catalogs, visitor books, and loan records; and manuscripts of several volumes of the Society's Transactions.

178 boxes.73 v. ; octavo.50 v. ; folio.8 v. ; oversize.

Gadsden Public Library

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American Antiquarian Society

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The American Antiquarian Society was founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1812, largely through the efforts of Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831). The Society's original stated purpose was to "encourage the collection and preservation of the Antiquities of our country, and of curious and valuable productions in Art and Nature [that] have a tendency to enlarge the sphere of human knowledge." AAS from its inception attempted to be national in its collecting and its membership, which is by election....