Book and document exchange record A2025

Book and document exchange record

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of two badly burned volumes apparently containing a record of New York State Library's participation in a program of interstate and international exchange of books and published documents. Records indicate the titles of books and documents exchanged; the dates of exchange; and the name of the school, library, or individual with whom the exchange was made.

Creator:

New York State Library

Title:

Book and document exchange record

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1857-1887

Series Number:

A2025

Arrangement

Arranged by institution or individual, then titles are listed chronologically by date of exchange.

Administrative History

International exchange of publications with the New York State Library began in 1840, largely at the instigation of the French ventriloquist Alexandre Vattemare. New York first appropriated funds for Vattemare's developing system of international exchange in 1845.

Scope and Content Note

These records indicate the titles of books and documents exchanged; the dates of exchange; and the name of the school, library, or individual with whom the exchange was made.