Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of a group of 28 hornbooks. Also included are two auction catalogs for sales where some of the hornbooks were sold and a description of a hornbook in brass from dealer Patrick King's list no. 11, 1986.
- Extent:
- 31 Items
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Hornbooks, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Hornbooks were once common objects used to teach children the alphabet and reading-readiness skills.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of a group of 28 hornbooks, most of which are from the library of Elisabeth Ball. Also included are two auction catalogs for sales where some of the hornbooks were sold and a description of a hornbook in brass from dealer Patrick King's list no. 11, 1986.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: August 1983
- Custodial history:
Items 1-27 and 29-30 from the library of Elisabeth Ball. These had belonged to the collector C.T. Owen and some had also belonged to A.W. Tuer.
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Hornbooks, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu