Pages in category members of the american antiquarian society the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 553 total. American antiquarian society how is american antiquarian. See books, pamphlets, newspapers, prints and other items that have found a home at aas and make a contribution to help. The fourth annual adopt a book evening was held in antiquarian hall on march 29, 2011.
Contains the hitherto unpublished records of the society, together with a reissue of all the matter printed previous to october, 1849, comprising the proceedings of may 1843 and october 1843, and several pamphlets, most of which are included also in the first eleven numbers of. The last section of this book is a catalogue of the. Lathem, edward connery, compiler, chronological tables of american newspapers, 16901820, being a tabular guide to holdings of newspapers published in america through the year 1820 barre, ma. American antiquarian society worcester 2020 all you need. The online part of the american antiquarian societys fourth annual adoptabook event is underway. Adoptabook and support the american antiquarian society in worcester 10 intriguing facts about worcesters american antiquarian society american antiquarian society to. Founded in 1812, it is the oldest historical society in the united states with a national focus. That is, you may adopt any item by pledging the stated amount. Studio building gallery of paintings, 110 tremont st. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts. If anyone can be said to have lived his entire life with ink coursing through his veins, it is isaiah thomas 17491831, the leading printer and publisher of his generation, and founder in 1812 of the american antiquarian society in worcester, massachusetts, the city where he made his fortune in.
Using text, images, and audio, the exhibit describes the essential role that john adams played in the development of our constitutional form of government both in massachusetts and nationally. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society skinner. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. A rare 18th century american book its value and educational. This year marks our eleventh acquisitions fundraiser formerly known as adoptabook. Golocalworcester american antiquarian society to expand. American antiquarian society founded in 1812 by revolutionary war patriot and printer isaiah thomas, the american antiquarian society is both a learned society and a major independent research library. The image was one of a pair, with the second being titled happily. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books. Member of the independent research libraries association the american antiquarian society library houses the largest and most accessible collection of printed materials from first contact through 1876 in what is now the united states, the west indies and parts of canada. The box contains letters only a few of which appear also in the letterbook, dated december 1861 to september 1865. Architect of american government exhibit is at the john adams courthouse.
The american antiquarian society aas is an independent research library and learned society of. Apr 23, 2015 adopt a book 2015 with the american antiquarian society posted on april 23, 2015 by devon eastland massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special collections, private and public. Newyork historical society newspaper research guide. The american antiquarian society orientation film youtube. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. It appears to be a great rarity with only three known copies listed worldcat and one at the american antiquarian society. Aas is an independent research library and learned society founded in 1812 in worcester, massachusetts. The american antiquarian society and barre publishers, 1972. The adoptabook catalog describes over 80 items acquired by aas curators in recent months. The hornbook and its use in america smithsonian libraries. The american antiquarian society aas was established by an act of the massachusetts general court in 1812, through the efforts of isaiah thomas, worcester printer and patriot, who donated his collection of 8,000 volumes as the foundation of the collection. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society. This event will feature books, newspapers, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera and prints.
Abaa welcomes new members the new antiquarian the blog. Teri osborn has been with the americana department at the william reese company since december 2008. Sep, 2012 this short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. Catalog record enlarge image adopt a book home moses kimball 18091895 was an active citizen of boston throughout the 19th century. American antiquarian society national endowment for the. Adoption and the politics of antebellum expansion cambridge, ma. In december of 2012, aas celebrated the tradition of the american gift book with a special edition of our popular adoptabook program which will be held in full on april 5, 20. Abaa welcomes new members the new antiquarian the blog of. The american antiquarian society aas, located in worcester, massachusetts, is both a learned society and national research library of pretwentieth century american history and culture. These letters were written primarily to his sister, katherine. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society american. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society posted on april 23, 2015 by devon eastland massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special collections, private and public. Page 352 and all merchant and trading vessels employed in exchanging the products of different places, and thereby rendering the necessaries, conveniences, and comforts of human life more easy to be obtained, and more general, shall be allowed to pass free and unmolested. Americas first known african american scientist and.
The american antiquarian society aas has been committed to sharing americas stories for more. There are also no records in abpc or rare book hub or copies at auction in many decades. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society posted on april 23, 2015 by devon eastland roberts iii, john 17241778 manuscript memorandum and account books. Bunyans book was again published in an indigenous language in 1858, when the american tract society printed a dakota version, mahpiya ekta oicimani ya. Public programs at the american antiquarian society. American antiquarian society genealogy familysearch wiki. He was elected a member of the american antiquarian society in 1865. An indepth book accompanies the exhibition and is available for purchase in the nyhistory store.
This year marks our eleventh acquisitions fundraiser formerly known as adopta book. Catalog record enlarge image adopt a book home this image of a woman in the high seas pleading for the rescue of her baby appeared in an american gift book in 1835 and was based on a painting by a british artist. Program long term success the american antiquarian society is committed to helping to improve the. Support of this program aids the society s curators as they pursue new acquisitions for the collection. Members of the american antiquarian society wikipedia. Aas will contact you with information on how to redeem your pledge. Although they offer items from many periods, letters from the time the american revolution were amazing. The collections of the aas contain over three million books, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, graphic arts materials and manuscripts. Adopt a gift book 2012 american antiquarian society. Welcome to the american antiquarian societys first annual adoptabook event. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Aug 29, 2012 proceedings american antiquarian society, vol.
After harriets novel became worldknown, calvin wrote his own bestselling book, origin and history of the books of the bible, both canonical and apocryphal hartford, 1867, one of the first. The digital isaiah program will help us achieve this latter goal. Massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special collections, private and public. The 2014 seminar will focus on the theme books in the larger world of objects, and will take place at the. Keenum, in honor of the 50th anniversary of marcus mccorisons election. Prior to that time, she earned her mls at indiana university and worked as a rare book librarian at the american antiquarian society and the university of alberta. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adoptabook fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts. Although they offer items from many periods, letters from. Keenum, in honor of the 50th anniversary of marcus mccorisons election to aas in april 1960 a. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. This littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. Apr 24, 2018 this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts.
After failed attempts at the newspaper and printing business, kimball succeeded in the museum business, purchasing and expanding the new england museum which had been established by ethan allen. This exhibition was organized by the american antiquarian society. This library is affiliated with american antiquarian society. The annual report of the american antiquarian society for 2011. Anyone who receives a national humanities medal from the president of the united states is bound to stagger.
The maryland historical society has additional manuscript material of banneker. Plenty of people in worcester drive by the american antiquarian society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. Harvard university press, 2017 looks at a group of white slaveholders who adopted southeast indian boys choctaw, creek, and chickasaw into their plantation households in the decades following the us revolution. American antiquarian society offers historys memorabilia unlike what youd find in a traditional museum. Adoptabook american antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634 please provide your name, address, telephone number, and email address along with the numbers of the items you wish to adopt.
Eleven is a lucky number for some of us at the american antiquarian society including our newly appointed eleventh head librarian and we hope that the following offerings will inspire you to add to our good fortune. Program long term success the american antiquarian society is committed to helping to improve the ways in which american history and literature are. The adoptabook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. The american antiquarian society aas library houses the largest and most accessible collection of printed materials from first contact through 1876 in what is now the united states, the west indies and parts of canada. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adopt a book fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts. A national research library of american history, literature, and culture through 1876. Society strives to make its resources available to the broadest audience of students and educators. The oldest historical society in the country with a national focus, the aas continues. American antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634 bacon, edward w.
Papers, 18611865 this collection consists of letters of edward woolsey bacon during his civil war service, 18611865. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The edition pictured here the first american was published in 1789 in philadelphia. This short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. We called this special winter miniedition adopt a gift book and thirtyone of the forty attractive and important american annual volumes were adopted. Mar 16, 2017 adoptabook and support the american antiquarian society in worcester 10 intriguing facts about worcesters american antiquarian society american antiquarian society to begin new handson. The american antiquarian society has the greatest collection of almanacs printed in this country. American dosados binding in black straightgrain goatskin, gilt boston. The american antiquarian society aas maintains a major research library in american history, literature, and culture through 1876. Originally inspired to emulate the personal libraries of men like benjamin franklin, thomas jefferson and. American antiquarian society is the author of the collections and programs of the american antiquarian society 5.
The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. American antiquarian society library american antiquarian. Eleven is a lucky number for some of us at the american antiquarian. Elizabeth woodburn, a well known 20th century american botanical rare book collector, considered the gardens of kijkuit a wonderful example of a pictorial book on one estate and its grounds. The adopt a book catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption.
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