Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- An almanac is an annual publication that lists current information about one or more subjects. This collection includes almanacs.
- Extent:
- 6 boxes
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
Of the 520 total almanacs in this collection, 90% were printed in the State of New York, 5% in Massachusetts, and 3% in Connecticut. Of New York State’s 471 almanacs, 86% were printed in Albany, 4% in Troy, 3% in New York City, 2% in Hudson, and 1% in Lansingburgh. Almanacs are organized in the following order: State of imprint (beginning with New York, then alphabetically), City of imprint, Title year, Title, # leaves (from most to least).
- Acquisition information:
- Accession: # unidentified Accession Source/Date: Half of the collection was a gift of Harvey A. Ellis, 1962. The rest were accumulated over time.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Albany Institute of History & Art without any additional restrictions.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the Albany Institute of History & Art Library will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Archivist/Librarian.
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