Manuscript, in multiple hands, of a collection of entries related to the regulation and administration of the Botesdale Book Society, a subscription library. The volume contains members' names, minutes of meetings, the results of the elections of the society president, lists of books purchased,and lists of books borrowed and of books to be sent for. The books mentioned in the volume include novels; plays; memoirs; histories, including "Revolution in America"; comedies; and periodicals.
Description:
Binding: contemporary vellum. Title written on cover: Botesdale Book Club, Began 1778. Ended 1789. and For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Intellectual life--18th century. and Great Britain--Social life and customs--18th century.
Subject (Topic):
Books and reading--Great Britain., Collection development (Libraries)--Great Britain., Library circulation and loans., Library rules and regulations., and Subscription libraries.
