Almanac Collection
Scope and Contents
The Almanac collection includes 247 American almanacs dating from 1771 through 1967. There are a variety of types of almanacs including agricultural, medical, commercial and general editions. Also included are pioneer guides, political registers, telephone almanacs and German language publications. Each almanac is documented by year, title, publisher and place of publication. The almanacs originate from New England, the east coast, and the Midwest, with a few publications from California. The variety of subjects and locales lends a valuable diversity to the collection. Information within the almanacs includes calendars, astronomical information, predictions, literature, jokes and agricultural data. Before newspapers became widely available, a primary source of information was the almanac. Today these resources serve as cultural and factual illustrations of early American life.
Dates
- Creation: 1771 - 1967
Creator
- Ohio University (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English and German.
Restrictions on Use
All copyright laws apply to reproduction of published materials in the collection; researchers must obtain permission from the copyright holder.
Extent
11 linear feet
Abstract
The Almanac collection includes 247 almanacs dating from 1771 through 1967. There are a variety of types of almanacs including agricultural, medical, commercial and general editions. Also included are pioneer guides, political registers, telephone almanacs and German language publications. The almanacs originate from New England, the east coast, and the Midwest, with a few publications from California. The variety of subjects and locales lends a valuable diversity to the collection.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically in 11 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 Almanac Collection
- 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 and German
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
