Henkel Family Papers ca.1870-1880

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
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Summary

Creator:
Samuella H. Crim
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of two bound volumes, ca. 1870-1880, relating to the Library of the Lee Literary Societyat the New Market Polytechnic Institute. The volumes are the Catalogue of Library of Lee Literary Society(listed according to the subject of the book), 175 pages, and Catalogue, Revised Index(of the Library's users), 97 pages.

According to Nancy Stewart, who is preparing A History of the Schools in New Market, Virginia, The Lee Literary Societyflourished at the New Market Polytechnic Institutebetween the years 1870-1895. The books listed in the volumes constituted the lending library of the Lee Literary Societywhich also hosted debates during the school year, provided speakers at Commencement, and circulated books. These volumes shed light on the popularity of particular books and identifies which books were available for students at the time. (The related Minute and Record Books of the Trustees of the New Market Polytechnic Instituteare also in Special Collections in Accession 8653-f, Box 3.)

Acquisition information:
These volumes were given to the Library by Professor Samuella H. Crim, New Market, Virginia, on November 20, 1991, through Nancy Stewartof Broadway, Virginia.
Physical location:
Physical description:
2 bound volumes