Scope and content
"Dedication of the Cornell Library Building" (3 copies), December 20, 1866; Cornell Library ledger, 1866-1871; "Laws and Regulations of the Cornell Library Association," 1876; "Catalogue of Cornell Library," 1880; "Supplementary Catalogue, No. 1," 1896; library card issued to Hattie R. Johnson, 1896; clippings about the razing of the library building, 1960; "The First Hundred Years," by Sherman Peer, 1964; and Centennial Celebration items including program, invitation, and clippings, 1967.
Dates
- 1866-1967.
Creator
- Cornell Public Library (Ithaca, N.Y.) (Organization)
- Peer, Sherman, 1882-1969. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
The Cornell Public Library, founded in 1866 by Ezra Cornell, was the predecessor of the Tompkins County Public Library.
Extent
.4 cubic feet. (.4 cubic feet.)
Language of Materials
English
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)