Americana Pamphlet Collection Part B
Scope and Content
The Americana Collection II is the second half of the Americana Collection I. 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 the culture of America 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.
Extent
39 linear feet
Abstract
The Americana Collection Part B is the second half of the Americana Collection I. Together, both collections include over 950 pamphlets. Over 475 pamphlets are contained in Americana Collection Part A and over 475 pamphlets are included in Americana Collection Part B.
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 B
- 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
