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Catalogue of the Alexandria Library Company, 1906

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 7

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: 7.75 Linear Feet (15 boxes) : 12.5 legal size boxes, 1 oversize box, and one record storage carton of audio-visual material. ; Oz 25 x 20 x 2.5

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.

Repository Details

Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository

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