American Trade Bindings (collection)
Scope and Contents note
The American Trade Bindings Book Collection consists of 5095 volumes (as of 10/09/2012) of fiction and non-fiction published circa 1880-1940. The books were collected for their artistic illustrated cover bindings but they provide insight into the reading habits of that time period in the United States. Access to the catalog records is available in the OPAC.
Dates
- 1880-1940
- Majority of material found within 1880 - 1940
Extent
5095 Volumes (5095 volumes and 1 box in 480 linear feet.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Shelf numbers (1-288) Aisle 1B--Shelves 9-10.
Shelf numbers (289-2597) Aisle 2A--Shelves 1-10.
Shelf numbers (2598-5117 and oversized) Aisle 2B--Shelves 1-8.
Oversized in Flat file drawer A-7.
Separated Materials
Books are cataloged on the OPAC. Search for Local Collection "American Trade Bindings (Special Collections)".
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository
University Archives & Special Collections
Pollak Library South Room 352 (PLS 352)
Fullerton CA 92831-3599 USA
(657) 278-4751
uasc@fullerton.libanswers.com