Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Lockwood, Thomas B. and State University of New York at Buffalo. Special Collections
- Abstract:
- Antiquarian book catalogs collected by Thomas B. Lockwood and the University Libraries, University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
- Extent:
- 41 Linear Feet and 82 manuscript boxes; 33 half manuscript boxes.
- Language:
- Collection material in English.
- Preferred citation:
[Description and dates], Box number, RBMS 141, Thomas B. Lockwood Antiquarian Book Catalog collection, circa 1910-1975, Rare Books and Special Collections, The State University of New York at Buffalo.
See the Archives' preferred citations instructions for additional information.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Antiquarian book catalogs collected by Thomas B. Lockwood and the
University Libraries, University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
- Biographical / Historical:
Thomas B. Lockwood (1873-1947) was a Buffalo lawyer and businessman
and a major benefactor of the University of Buffalo. Thomas B. Lockwood and
Marian Birge Lockwood donated the money to construct the Lockwood Memorial
Library as a memorial to their fathers. Thomas B. Lockwood was also a collector
of rare books and manuscripts; when the Lockwood Memorial Library was dedicated
in 1935 he presented his collection to the University of Buffalo. Subsequent to
1935 Lockwood presented a collection of antiquarian book catalogs to the
university. A small number of catalogs contain notations by Lockwood.
- Acquisition information:
- The bulk of the collection was the gift of Thomas B. Lockwood [date uncertain]. The University Libraries made additions to the collection. In October of 2016, this collection was re-accessioned into the Rare and Special Books Collection from University Archives.
- Processing information:
Collection processed by John Edens.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged by antiquarian book dealer or auction
house.
- Accruals:
No further accruals are expected to this collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Private libraries -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
First Editions -- Collectors and collecting -- New York (State) -- Buffalo -- Archives
Rare books -- New York (State) -- Buffalo -- Archives
Book catalogs - Names:
- State University of New York at Buffalo. Special Collections
Lockwood, Thomas B. -- Archives
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
-
The Thomas B. Lockwood Antiquarian Book Catalog collection, circa
1910-1975, is open for research.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
-
Copyright of papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the Rare and Special Books before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
-
[Description and dates], Box number, RBMS 141, Thomas B. Lockwood Antiquarian Book Catalog collection, circa 1910-1975, Rare Books and Special Collections, The State University of New York at Buffalo.
See the Archives' preferred citations instructions for additional information.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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716-645-2917lpo-poetry@buffalo.edu