Dec 26, 2018 american history is well rooted in massachuettes and worcester with its american antiquarian society provides the physical documented proof for all to view. Mar 16, 2017 worcesters american antiquarian society aas is expanding. Nonprofit explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full form 990 documents, in both pdf and digital formats. News and notes from coalition against bias and hate, anna maria, american antiquarian society, worcester public schools, you inc.
Join us in 2019 when we hope to have both an online and inperson event in our new multipurpose room. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. Advanced search antiquarian booksellers association of america. Golocalworcester american antiquarian society to expand. Society strives to make its resources available to the broadest audience of students and educators. Aas is an independent research library and learned society founded in 1812 in worcester, massachusetts. The american antiquarian society aas maintains a major research library in american history, literature, and culture through 1876. Directions and parking the library of the american antiquarian society is located at antiquarian hall 185 salisbury street worcester, massachusetts 01609 5087555221 the society s administrative offices are directly across the street at the goddarddaniels house 190 salisbury street worcester, massachusetts 01609 the fellows residence, is located adjacent to the library of. Founded in 1812 by revolutionary war patriot and printer isaiah thomas, the american antiquarian society is both a learned society and a major independent research library. The oldest historical society in the country with a national focus, the aas continues. In a sense the american antiquarian society gave us our past.
The general public has 1 day a week, with tours and such to view its treasures. The aas holds the largest collection of american printed materials created. Pages in category members of the american antiquarian society the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 553 total. Adopt a book american antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634. Sneab southern new england antiquarian booksellers. Collections the american antiquarian society aims to collect one example of everything printed in what was once british north america before the year 1877 and a few collections extend through 1900, as well as select manuscripts.
Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society. Aas curators will give a brief overview of what they buy and why. Rehoboth antiquarian society 4 locust avenue rehoboth, ma 02769. This short film describes the american antiquarian society aas.
American antiquarian society nonprofit explorer propublica. Members of the american antiquarian society wikipedia. The summary data contains information processed by the irs during the 20122018 calendar years. Plenty of people in worcester drive by the american antiquarian society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. Adoptabook american antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634 please provide your name, address, telephone number, and email address along with the numbers of the items you wish to adopt. Libraries located in worcester massachusetts libraries located in worcester county massachusetts view map of libraries in worcester county. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you. The program in the history of the book in american culture at the american antiquarian society has been offering weeklong summer seminars in book history for nearly thirty years. The digital isaiah program will help us achieve this latter goal.
View all hotels near american antiquarian society on tripadvisor. The adopt abook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. Papers, 18611865 this collection consists of letters of edward woolsey bacon during his civil war service, 18611865. American antiquarian society 185 salisbury st worcester, ma. Media in category members of the american antiquarian society the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. The pages have yellowed, more significantly around th edges. The american antiquarian society aas, located in worcester, massachusetts, is both a learned society and national research library of pretwentieth century american history and culture.
We are a unique used and rare old fashioned book store which is in part a consignment book shop and also a traditional used book shop. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. First, browse the adopt abook catalog and select the items you wish to adopt. Aas is an independent research library and learned society founded in 1812 in worcester, ma. American antiquarian society worcester 2020 all you need to. American antiquarian society eastmans online genealogy. The american antiquarian society in worcester, mass.
If anyone can be said to have lived his entire life with ink coursing through his veins, it is isaiah thomas 17491831, the leading printer and publisher of his generation, and founder in 1812 of the american antiquarian society in worcester, massachusetts, the city where he made his fortune in. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society skinner. Aas will contact you with information on how to redeem your pledge. See 2 photos and 2 tips from 61 visitors to american antiquarian society. The top edges are a dark faded color, as if they were possibly originally black. American antiquarian society worcester 2020 all you need. Massachusetts, demonstrated a wide variety of printmaking techniques, and. Should you wish to make a special gift for a specific purpose or in honor of a birthday, anniversary or event please use our online form or mail a check to the american antiquarian society, 185 salisbury street, worcester, ma 016091634. These letters were written primarily to his sister, katherine. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. Checks should be mailed to the american antiquarian society, 185 salisbury street, worcester, ma 016091634 or you may donate online here.
Please enter your user information below, then press the logon to mwa button to continue. It is not our traditional adoptabook with donations that will sponsor a. Sep, 2012 this short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts. The online part of the american antiquarian society s fourth annual adopt a book event is underway. The american antiquarian society aas was established by an act of the massachusetts general court in 1812, through the efforts of isaiah thomas, worcester printer and patriot, who donated his collection of 8,000 volumes as the foundation of the collection. American antiquarian society national endowment for the. The box contains letters only a few of which appear also in the letterbook, dated december 1861 to september 1865. American antiquarian society library american antiquarian. Apr 24, 2018 this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.
Use abaas advanced search to find rare, outofprint, antiquarian books, ephemera, autographs, maps from americas premier dealers. Bound in a still spectacular red cloth limp binding, it apparently belonged to the green family, an upperclass worcester, ma dynasty. Massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special. The american antiquarian society orientation film youtube. The american antiquarian society aas is an independent research library and learned society of. Founded in 1812, it is the oldest historical society in the united states with a national focus. The american antiquarian society aas has been committed to sharing americas stories for more.
Seventh annual adopt abook evening see books, pamphlets, newspapers, prints and other items that have found a home at aas and make a contribution to help the library take in other waifs and strays. Throughout the book, there are sections of pages that are slightly rippled at the top and bottom. This site and all contents 2019 american antiquarian society 185 salisbury street, worcester, ma 01609. If you do not have an account yet, click on first time users to register faq indicates required field. The american antiquarian society is a national research library of american history and culture through 1876. Sneab, the professional organization for antiquarian booksellers in massachusetts, rhode island and connecticut, offers visitors a member directory and information. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. The librarys collections document the life of americas people from the colonial era through the civil war and reconstruction. The 2014 seminar will focus on the theme books in the larger world of objects, and will take place at the aas in worcester, ma from june 1520, 2014.
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