Guide to the Brown University Library Accession Records, 1893-1971

(bulk 1893-1958)

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2019

Collection Overview

Title:	Brown University Library Accession Records
Date range:	1893-1971, (bulk 1893-1958)
Creator:	Brown University. Library
Extent:	83 volumes
Abstract:	Accession books tracking incoming accession to the Brown University Library
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	AMS-1X-A2

Scope & content

Accession number assigned does not continue from previous series, but begins again at 1. Volumes 1-34 employ Condensed accession book ... published by the Library Bureau, "Prefaced with explanations, illustrations and rules for best methods of use, by Melvil Dewey, M.A." Volumes 34-62 are bound single sheets. Volumes 1-5 include on last pages name of person holding complimentary library cards.

For nos. 125001-130000, 175001-180000, 230001-233226, 250301-252485, see Harris Collection accession books. Nos. 180001-182200 are duplicated in main library and Harris Collection accession books. For nos. 22500-230000, see Lincoln Collection accession books. Nos. 270-292600 "accessioned on shelf lists, Jan. 1928 - Jan. 2, 1930."

Access Points

Subject Topics

• Brown University

Arrangement

The collecton is divided into three series.

• Series 1. Accession books
• Series 2. Department accession books
• Series 3. Collection accession books

Biographical/Historical Note

The University Library through the 1970's tracked the collections it acquired in a set of 83 bound accession volumes.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Brown University Library Accession Records, AMS-1X-A2
Contact information:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Paul Jordan
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 October 25
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

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