Americana Pamphlet Collection Part A
Scope and Content
The Americana Collection, Part A is the first half of the Americana Collection. The entire collection consists of over 950 pamphlets published between 1791 and 1992. The majority of the collection is from the 19th Century. Contents include political speeches and hearings, commentary on governmental actions, sermons and reports on institutions and groups. Topics are varied and range from agriculture, slavery, coins, cooking, suffrage and war. All of the pamphlets were published in the United States and reflect American culture over a two hundred year period.
Dates
- Creation: 1791-1992
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1800-1900
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Restrictions on Use
All copyright laws apply to reproduction of published materials in the collection; researchers must obtain permission from the copyright holder.
Extent
39 linear feet
Abstract
The Americana Pamphlet collection includes over 950 pamphlets housed in 39 boxes. Dates range from 1791 to 1992. Over 650 pamphlets date from the 19th Century. They were aquired through purchase and gifts. The contents of the collection include political speeches and hearings, commentary on governmental actions, sermons and religious writings, and reports on institutions and groups. A range of topics are covered including slavery, agriculture, housekeeping, suffrage and war. The collection is listed in two parts. Part A lists 484 pamphlets. Part B includes 485 pamphlets. The collection is arranged chronologically.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically in two parts, housed in 39 boxes.
Physical Location
Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
- Title
- Guide to the Americana Pamphlet Collection Part A
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Judith Connick
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
