Welcome to the american antiquarian societys first annual adoptabook event. American antiquarian society seminar each fall the american antiquarian society and five worcester collegesassumption college, clark university, college of the holy cross, worcester polytechnic institute and worcester statesponsor a research seminar at the society library. This littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. It is not our traditional adoptabook with donations that will sponsor a. 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. News and notes from coalition against bias and hate, anna maria, american antiquarian society, worcester public schools, you inc. While conducting research for the treatise, isaiah thomas acquired a sizable collection of books and information pertaining to the project and in 1812, chose to house his library in his newly founded american society of antiquaries, now the american antiquarian society. The adoptabook catalog describes over 80 items acquired by aas curators in recent months. Worcester, ma on friday, april 5, 20, the american antiquarian society aas will hold its sixth annual adopt a book event at which members of the general public will have the opportunity to adopt selected historic items from the aas collections. Each fall the american antiquarian society and five worcester collegesassumption college, clark university, college of the holy cross, worcester polytechnic institute and worcester statesponsor a research seminar at the society library. The aas holds the largest collection of american printed materials created. He was the founder of the american antiquarian society. Aas is an independent research library and learned society founded in 1812 in worcester, massachusetts.
The american antiquarian society aas is offering a new form of public programs called handson history workshops that allows participants to. Contains the hitherto unpublished records of the society, together with a reissue of all the matter printed previous to october, 1849, comprising the proceedings of may 1843 and october 1843,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. Worcester to declare august 21 as american antiquarian. The box contains letters only a few of which appear also in the letterbook, dated december 1861 to september 1865. Aas has a collection of nearly 1,000 gift books published between 1830 and 1870. A few selections in honor of patriots day, including two books by worcester s esther forbes. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society, 18121849. The american antiquarian society in worcester, mass. Bound in a still spectacular red cloth limp binding, it apparently belonged to the green family, an upperclass worcester, ma dynasty. American history is well rooted in massachuettes and worcester with its american antiquarian society provides the physical documented proof for all to view. First a word on american annuals, also called gift books. American antiquarian society library american antiquarian. An address delivered at worcester, october l6, 1912, before the american antiquarian society on the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary of its foundation.
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American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project. In the course of digitizing more than 7 million pages of the american antiquarian society s historical american periodicals collection, curators. Email us with the names of items you would like to adopt. Archaeologia americana american antiquarian society. These letters were written primarily to his sister, katherine. The american antiquarian society is a national research library of american history and culture through 1876. A catalogue of books in the library of the american antiquarian society. Founded in worcester, massachusetts, in 1812 by isaiah thomas, the patriot printer and leading publisher of the new nation, the american antiquarian society reflects his vision for the printed record of americas historyits preservation and its interpretation. The annual report of the american antiquarian society for 2011. Program long term success the american antiquarian society is committed to helping to improve the ways in which american history and literature are. American antiquarian society seminar worcester state university. 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.
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The program in the history of the book in american culture at the american antiquarian society has been offering weeklong summer seminars in book history for nearly thirty years. He performed the first public reading of the declaration of independence in worcester, massachusetts, and reported the first account of the battles of lexington and concord. His history books are largely based on firstperson accounts and primary documents, providing insight into the early settlement of marietta, ohio and the northwest territory and the lives of early pioneers. The study and collecting of historical childrens books. You may also provide bookplate information in honorin memory of at this time. Roll of membership of the american antiquarian society. Adopt a book and support the american antiquarian society in worcester american antiquarian society to begin new handson history program new. American childrens books are in the american antiquarian society. Massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special collections, private and public.
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The catalogue is almost wholly the work of the late lamented librarian. The oldest historical society in the country with a national focus, the aas continues as a vibrant presence, retaining more than three million items in its diverse collection of archival materials. Paul revere, currently closed due to covid19, will be able to reopen before too long. Hotels near american antiquarian society, worcester on tripadvisor. Support of this program aids the society s curators as they pursue new acquisitions for the collection. 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. American antiquarian society in worcester to unveil. American antiquarian society how is american antiquarian. The american antiquarian society aas maintains a major research library in american history, literature, and culture through 1876. Founded in 1812, it is the oldest historical society in the united states with a national focus. American antiquarian society seminar worcester state.
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How do i donate my old books, newspapers, graphics, or manuscripts to aas. A catalogue of books in the library of the american antiquarian society, in. Checks should be mailed to the american antiquarian society, 185 salisbury street, worcester, ma. 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. Worcester, ma on friday, april 5, 20, the american antiquarian society aas will hold its sixth annual adoptabook event at which members of the general public will have the opportunity to adopt selected historic items from the aas collections. Torn at fold lines, small sections missing, mounted on cloth backing. That is, you may adopt any item by pledging the stated amount. This year marks our eleventh acquisitions fundraiser formerly known as adoptabook. Nonprofit explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full form 990 documents, in both pdf and digital formats. Courtesy of the american antiquarian society, worcester, massachusetts. Golocalworcester american antiquarian society to expand. The american antiquarian society is a national research library of american history and culture through 1876 which has been sharing american stories for more than two hundred. The general public has 1 day a week, with tours and such to view its treasures. Massachusetts worcester american antiquarian society.
In this tour of the american antiquarian society in worcester, massachusetts, we look at. Two centuries of collecting at the american antiquarian society from september 12 through november 17, 2012. City officials and american antiquarian society staff will celebrate behind city hall on thursday, aug. American antiquarian society national endowment for the. Welcome to the american antiquarian society s first annual adopt a book event.
The american antiquarian society was founded in 1812 in worchester, massachusetts, by the patriot, printer, and publisher isaiah thomas. 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. American antiquarian society nonprofit explorer propublica. The american antiquarian society, a national research library and center of scholarship for pre20century american history and culture, will celebrate the grand opening of a threestory, 7,000squarefoot addition to its 109yearold antiquarian hall saturday, may 4. Plenty of people in worcester drive by the american antiquarian society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. Worcester it houses printed materials dating back to 1640. American antiquarian society has hosted 10 events in the cspan video library. Thank you for your support of aass acquisitions program. American antiquarian society in worcester opens modern.
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