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| Title | Steilacoom Library Association records |
| Finding Aid Identifier | MsSC 47 |
| Finding Aid Title | Steilacoom Library Association records, 1858-1895 (bulk 1858-1868) |
| Subject | finding aid; Steilacoom Library Association; library; business record; finance; correspondence |
| Abstract | The Steilacoom Library Association was founded in 1858. |
| Biography | The Steilacoom Library Association was established in February 1858 for the purpose of "The diffusion of useful knowledge and sound morality: First, by establishing a Library; Second, a Reading Room; Third, by procuring public lectures, essays, and establishing debates." The library was maintained by monthly dues of twenty-five cents, paid by individual members. A lifetime membership was $25.00. Books were lent for two weeks to those living within 1½ miles and three weeks to those living further away. Fines were fifty cents a week for overdue books. The association appears to have existed through at least 1895. |
| Scope and Content | The records include a minutes book, 1858-1868, 1895; corporate records, including drafts and additions and corrections to the constitution and by-laws; fragmentary correspondence, membership rolls, financial records, book publisher's catalogues, and miscellaneous items. |
| Keywords | finding aid; Steilacoom Library Association; library; business record; finance; correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates | 1858-1895 |
| Restrictions | None |
| Volume | .5 linear feet |
| Accession number | 2005.0.366 |
| Num of Boxes | 1 |
| Electronic Publisher | Washington State Historical Society |
| Contributors | Washington State Historical Society |
| Object Type | text/pdf |
| Relation | http://www.washingtonwomenshistory.org/themes/collections/wshs_womens.aspx |
| Coverage | Steilacoom, WA |
| Rights | Property of the Washington State Historical Society - All Rights Reserved |
| Data Entry | kam |
