Young Men's Library Association records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: ARCHS-076

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a minute book containing correspondence, notes, and administrative materials relating to the Young Men’s Library Association. The collection also contains legal documents, financial records, and additional correspondences.

Dates

Created: 1853-1973
Acquired: 06/24/1981

Conditions Governing Access

No current access restrictions on this collection. Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research purposes only. Materials within the collection are subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The Young Men’s Library Association (YMLA) was formed in 1848 with the goal of establishing a library and reading room in Augusta, GA. The YMLA were consistently looking for funding opportunities to keep the library open and eventually expand it. The YMLA originally ran the library as a subscription-based library until 1944 when the library qualified for state funding, leading it to operate as a free library. In 1973 the YMLA officially petitioned to resign their trust.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of a minute book, papers, letters, correspondence, receiptes, legal papers, reflecting the history and activites of the Trustees of the Young Men's Libary Association until its dissolution.