Vincennes Library Company meeting minutes
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: L749
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the minutes to the meetings held by the stockholders of the Vincennes Library Company in Vincennes, Indiana ranging from 1806 to 1871. Included in the minutes are office elections, selection of librarians, and the purchases of materials.
Dates
- 1806-1871
Creator
- Vincennes Library Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The Vincennes Library Company was established in 1806 by several members of the community. It was a subscription library that received funding from stockholders. William Henry Harrison was a member and his son was a librarian for the company until his death in 1830.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (1 medium oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2007/09 by Alison Smith. EAD finding aid created 2021/09/29 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Vincennes Library Company (Organization)
- Title
- Vincennes Library Company meeting minutes
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Cataloging Cultural Objects
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
