The kings highway was also called in various parts the kennebunk road, boston post road, new yorkphiladelphia post road, pequot path, delaware indian path new jersey, great coastal road, potomoc. Frances barrow 18221894 enjoyed a long and prolific career as a writer of childrens story books, particularly the. Its main building, known as antiquarian hall, is a u. American antiquarian society 185 salisbury street worcester, ma 016091634 bacon, edward w. Learn about this settler migration route, its transportation history, and find related genealogy sources. The oldest historical society in the country with a national focus, the aas continues. Mtsu has a student base of over 23,000 and is now the largest undergraduate university in the state of tennessee. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society, volume 94, part 2 american antiquarian society on. The adoptabook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. The heritage of rutherford county, north carolina, vol. American antiquarian society eastmans online genealogy. The first survey book of halifax county shows, on page 160, 870 acres of land in the county surveyed by robert wooding for thomas carlton, jr.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. These letters were written primarily to his sister, katherine. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books.
About aas the american antiquarian society is a national research library of american history and culture through 1876 which has been sharing american stories for more than two hundred years. American antiquarian society offers historys memorabilia unlike what youd find in a traditional museum. The curators ultimately relied on the support of the american antiquarian society and its annual adopt a book event for funding to proceed with. Home archive by category people places and stories page 9. Rutherford county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. The american antiquarian society aas, located in worcester, massachusetts, is both a. After mcloughlin published thomas nasts highly popular picture book version of the night before christmas in 1869, the firm issued a number of spinoff santa products, including santa claus and his works, a poem by george p. Eleven is a lucky number for some of us at the american antiquarian. American antiquarian society library is a independent research library. In december of 2012, aas celebrated the tradition of the american gift book with a special edition of our popular adopt a book program which will be held in full on april 5, 20. For thousands of former slaves in tennessee, contraband camps played an important role in the transition to freedom during the civil war. New book alerts author check rcls monthly newsletter.
Although they offer items from many periods, letters from the time the american revolution were amazing. Please enter your user information below, then press the logon to mwa button to continue. If anyone can be said to have lived his entire life with ink coursing through his veins, it is isaiah thomas 17491831, the leading printer and publisher of his generation, and founder in 1812 of the american antiquarian society in worcester, massachusetts, the city where he. This month, aas is celebrating the tradition of the american gift book with a special edition of our popular adopt a book program which will be held in full on april 5, 20. Support of this program aids the society s curators as they pursue new acquisitions for the collection. A memorial book is a simple, thoughtful way to honor the memory of a loved one. Member of the independent research libraries association the american antiquarian society library houses the largest and most accessible collection of printed. If you do not have an account yet, click on first time users to register faq indicates required field. This site and all contents 2019 american antiquarian society 185 salisbury street, worcester, ma 01609.
Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society skinner. Publication by rutherford county historical society. American antiquarian society national endowment for the. The american antiquarian society orientation film youtube. Bibliographical society of america this is a book that should be of much interest to the trade, as well as to librarians and collectors. Digitization of the publication was coordinated through the lyrasis mass digitization collaborative and. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. On may 3, the american antiquarian society held its annual adopt a book fundraiser at antiquarian hall in worcester, massachusetts. National historic landmark in recognition of this legacy. Rutherford county, north carolina special collections at. This document is designed to help facilitate initial research on rutherford county, north carolina by directing the researcher to the most pertinent geographical, historical. Massachusetts is home to a wealth of institutional rare book libraries and special collections, private and public. American antiquarian society worcester 2020 all you. Hayes library in fremont, ohio, includes books which be.
The heritage of rutherford county, north carolina by. Aas is an independent research library and learned society founded in 1812 in worcester, massachusetts. Bynum, genealogical society of old tryon county online at alibris. American antiquarian society the program in the history of the book in american culture at the american antiquarian society has been offering weeklong summer seminars in book history for nearly thirty years. The rutherford county library system located in rutherford county, north carolina.
The american antiquarian society aas has been committed to sharing americas stories for more. The rutherford county historical society collection contains photographs, postcards, and a booklet about the early years of rutherford hospital. The party started in new york in 1843 as the american republican party, soon. Founded in 1812, it is the oldest historical society in the united states with a national focus.
While miniature artwork can be found on the papyrus manuscripts of ancient egypt, the skill matured during medieval period when monks skillfully embellished their religious manuscripts, which were mostly written on. The mission of the american antiquarian society is to collect, organize, preserve, and make available for use the printed and manuscript materials that record all aspects of the history of what are now the united states, canada, and the former english colonies of the west indies, from the time of first settlement by europeans. The society is estimated to hold copies of twothirds of the total books known to. The digital reproduction the publication has been done with permission of the rutherford county historical society. Some of the postcards have writing, but the majority are blank. People places and stories page 9 rutherford county.
Home rutherford county historical society publications murfreesboros old city cemetery. We tell the story of the people of rutherford county by preserving records and artifacts of historical value and. The county records preserved at the archive include judicial proceedings, tax documents, and administrative records. American antiquarian society worcester, massachusetts. This is what we believe murfreesboros first courthouse looked like. Henry louis gates samuel swett green annette gordonreed rutherford b. Welcome to the american antiquarian society s second annual adopt a book event. This library is affiliated with american antiquarian society other info. We are calling this special winter miniedition adopt a gift book and we have selected more than two dozen attractive and important american annual volumes for potential adoption. Frank caperton, president, rutherford county historical society local historian sandra campbell purchased this photo at a local estate sale and gifted the photo to the rchs. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. People places and stories rutherford county tennessee.
Esther howlands valentine writer american antiquarian society. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. Plenty of people in worcester drive by the american antiquarian society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. The term contraband, first applied to runaway slaves in 1861, became a commonly used description of african americans who flocked to union lines. Studio building gallery of paintings, 110 tremont st. Be prepared to give 23 hours to immerse yourself in historys. Webster celebrating santas activities throughout the year. On february 15, 1805, the group of approximately 400 followers formally organized the.
Gordon county, georgia genealogy familysearch wiki. Did an ancestor travel part of the kings highway from boston to charleston. Worcester, massachusetts american antiquarian society this littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. The county seat is the beautiful old city of murfreesboro, and is the home of middle tennessee state university. We called this special winter miniedition adopt a gift book and thirtyone of the forty attractive and important american annual volumes were adopted. Hayes was elected a member of the american antiquarian society in 1890. This image is a drawing that was commissioned by the rutherford county historical society in the 1970s, based on the plans for the courthouse. Quoting from an article in the atlas obscura web site. The rutherford county historical society with funding from the philanthropic commonwealth fund, the first hospital in rutherford county opened in 1927, but the rutherford hospital facility was not the first planned for murfreesboro. That is, you may adopt any item by pledging the stated amount.
Catalog record enlarge image adopt a book home a previously unknown piece of american valentine history in a pictorial printed wrapper. Buy the heritage of rutherford county, north carolina by william b. African american heritage society of rutherford county tennessee. Home archive by category people places and stories category. Dictionary of american antiquarian bookdealers by donald c.
Worcester county greater boston massachusetts united states. This littleknown rival to the library of congress houses one of the largest collections of pre1876 american books, newspapers, and manuscripts. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society. Rutherford birchard hayes october 4, 1822 january 17, 1893 was the 19th president of the. The online part of the american antiquarian societys fourth annual adoptabook event is underway. The american antiquarian society aas maintains a major research library in american history, literature, and culture through 1876.
Publication date 1979 topics rutherford county tenn. Rutherford county is located in middle tennessee, one of the three grand divisions of tennessee. Of the latter, perhaps the most important is his discovery of how california came to be so named. Crazy smart adoptabook program duke university libraries. The mission of the american antiquarian society is to collect, organize, preserve, and make available for use the printed and manuscript materials that record all aspects of the history of what are now the united states, canada, and the former english colonies of the west indies, from the. The online part of the american antiquarian society s fourth annual adopt a book event is underway.
The american antiquarian society aas, located in worcester, massachusetts, is both a learned society and national research library of pretwentieth century american history and culture. Welcome to the american antiquarian society s first annual adopt a book event. The study and collecting of historical childrens books. The adopt a book catalog describes over 80 items acquired by aas curators in recent months. Adopt a gift book 2012 american antiquarian society. Proceedings of the american antiquarian society, volume 94. The adopt a book catalog describes a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months. The adopt a book catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. The history of miniature artwork is inextricably tied to the book arts. Where can find rutherford county birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
African american heritage society of rutherford county. She wasnt talking about antiquarian books, but she could have been. This short film describes the american antiquarian society aas. The box contains letters only a few of which appear also in the letterbook, dated december 1861 to september 1865.
The american antiquarian society aas was established by an act of the massachusetts general court in 1812, through the efforts of isaiah thomas, worcester printer and patriot, who donated his collection of 8,000 volumes as the foundation of the collection. Families of halifax county virginia genealogy trails. This year marks our eleventh acquisitions fundraiser formerly known as adopta book. The harmony society was a christian theosophy and pietist society founded in iptingen, germany, in 1785. The hornbook and its use in america smithsonian libraries. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. The rutherford county archives seeks to preserve and protect the written documents, past and present, generated by the government offices of rutherford county, tn. Papers, 18611865 this collection consists of letters of edward woolsey bacon during his civil war service, 18611865. American childrens books are in the american antiquarian society. The photographs date from the early 1900s and depict various locations in rutherfordton.
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