Report of the Librarian of the State Library, for the Year Ending September 30, 1891 (Classic Reprint): And Twelfth Annual Supplement to the General ... to the General Catalogue (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Public report from the Massachusetts State Library The Librarian's annual record covers the year ending September 30, 1891, and presents how the library grew and operated in that period.

This edition, issued in 1892, summarizes acquisitions, finances, and services. It includes a detailed account of volumes, pamphlets, maps, and newspapers added to the collection, as well as expenditures for books, binding, and personnel.

Readers will find a clear view of the library’s development, including the growth of newspaper files and the scope of the general catalogue additions. The report also documents how the library received items from purchases, exchanges, donations, and government sources, and it places the year in the context of the library’s long-term trends.

• A breakdown of items added to the collection (volumes, pamphlets, maps) and the sources of those additions.


• An outline of receipts and expenditures for the year, with comparative figures from prior years.


• Discussion of the growth of the newspaper collection and notable accessions.


• A catalogue-style listing of recent additions to guide researchers and staff.

Ideal for readers investigating Massachusetts history, library history, or the operations of a state library in the late 19th century.

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