Library Association [Williamsburg, Va. ?] Broadside, undated, 2015

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Broadside, public notice of the desire of "several gentlemen" to establish a library association in Williamsburg (though unclear if the location is actually Williamsburg, Va.). The notice further states that the Association would secure a public library and public reading room, either by purchase or donation. The first public meeting was scheduled to occur in the lecture room of the Baptist Church.

Acquisition information:
Purchase (2015.212)

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Libraries
Broadsides