Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Schab, William H.
- Abstract:
- The Schab, William H. mss, dates unknown, consist of auction and dealer catalog clippings, mainly focusing on German-speaking cities and works from the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes
- Language:
- German , English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Schab, William H. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
William H. Schab, 1887-1975, was a rare books and manuscripts dealer and founder of William H. Schab, Inc. in New York City after fleeing Austria in 1938. Schab married Ada Loewy, with whom they had two children, Frances Schab (1920-2018) and Frederick Schab (1924-2020). Schab was an associate of Hans P. Kraus, regarded as one of the most influencial booksellers of the first half of the 20th century.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of auction catalog clippings, mainly focusing on German-speaking cities and works from the 15th and 16th centuries (some materials describe Italian cities as well). The entries include bibliographic citations and descriptions.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: date unknown
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged alphabetically by location (no dates included).
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
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], Schab, William H. mss., 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