Catalogue of the Alexandria Library Company, 1906
File — Box: 09, Folder: 110
Identifier: MS002-09-110
Scope and Contents
A complete update to the 1898 catalog, the 1906 retained the same basic classification system apart from the addition of 3 new sub-classes. It also includes a chart of subscription prices for the library at the front giving lengths of time and numbers of books and a large number of advertisements from local businesses.
For the new subclasses see arrangement note.
Dates
- 1906
Extent
From the Collection: 8.10 Cubic Feet (13 boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 record carton)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The classification is identical to the 1898 except for the added subheadings of Cuba, Japan, and Korea. There is an alphabetical index of subjects.
Creator
- From the Collection: Alexandria Library Company (1794-1881, 1953) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Alexandria Library Association (1897-1937) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Alexandria Library Society (1937-1953) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository