Alexandria Library Society (1937-1953)
Organization
Dates
- Usage: 1937 - 1953
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Alexandria Library Company Records (MS002)
Collection
Identifier: MS002
Content Description
The collection consists of circulation, subscription, and financial ledgers, annual lecture series documents, catalogues, correspondence, and various organizational documents. Topics include: foundation of the Alexandria Library Company, its cycles of growth and decline reflecting the local economy; the formation of the local public library system; and the on-going activities of the Alexandria Library Company, most notably its lecture series.
Dates:
1794-2007
Mary Powell Scott Papers (MS411)
Collection — Assorted Box: 04
Identifier: MS411
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of records relating to the operation of the library society during the period of Scott's presidency. These include copies of by-laws and the contract for the site of library itself, as well as a resolution taken toward the end of her tenure. There is also a notebook containing lists and financial information from the period of her leadership. For minutes, see the official society records and those of the library.
Another document of note is a letter of...
Dates:
1937 - 1939