New York State Teachers' Library List of Books Loaned to Teachers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These volumes were used to record books loaned to teachers by the State Teachers' Library. This library was established in 1895 in the Department of Public Instruction to loan books by mail to teachers located in rural parts of the State. Entries provide name and address of borrower; name of person recommending the borrower; teacher's license type, dates of its issuance and expiration; identification numbers of books loaned (but not titles); and dates of loans.
Title
List of books loaned to teachers
Quantity
1 cubic foot; 2 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2008
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetic by first letter of teacher's last name, then chronological by date of first loan.

Administrative History

The State Teachers' Library was established in 1895 in the Department of Public Instruction to loan books by mail to teachers located in rural parts of the State. Until January 1, 1897 the Library also sold books at a discount to teachers.

Scope and Content Note

These bound volumes contain a record of books loaned to teachers by the State Teachers' Library. Each entry has the following information: name and address of borrower; name of person recommending the borrower; teacher's license type, dates of its issuance and expiration; identification numbers of books loaned (but not titles); and dates of loans.

A2006Series A2006, Outgoing Correspondence Relating to the State Teachers' Library, contains records relating to the establishment of the Library.

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