Library bibliographers' records, 1949-1983 (bulk 1949-1973)

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Library bibliographers' records, 1949-1983 (bulk 1949-1973)

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Includes records (correspondence, memoranda, reports) relating to collection development following the transfer of acquisitions from Special Collections to the bibliographers.

4 cubic ft. (5 boxes and cartons)

Newberry Library

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Newberry Library

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Newberry Library. Office of the Collection Development Librarian.

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Although it has always been the responsibility of the Librarian to recommend acquisitions for approval by the Newberry Library Board of Trustees, over the years the Trustees have played a less active role, and daily responsibility for book selection has been placed in departments staffed by bibliographic specialists. From 1915 to 1931 a Book Selection, Ordering, and Receipt Department (headed by Pierce Butler, 1919-1931) handled acquisitions. In 1933, selection was place...

Edward E. Ayer Collection (Newberry Library)

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