1877-1912 (Accession 37403).

Extent:

.7 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and content:

This collection is comprised of reports, clippings, correspondence related to the State Library as well as materials related to the School Book Investigation which included an investigation into the acquisition of materials for the Travelling Library. This collection contains correspondence, reports and newsclippings related to the library and its activities. Included are a draft of an annual report, an inventory of the Archives Room (date unknown) as well as materials regarding some of the controversies that have surrounded the library. Included here are materials related to the loss of items in the collections (1912), the condition of the library building (1912), and the sale of collection materials (1895). It also contains correspondence, reports, newsclippings, and court transcripts relating to the School Book Investigation. The School Book Investigation focused on purchasing practices employed in the acquisition of textbooks and also books for the Travelling Library. Mr. J.P. Kennedy, State Librarian, was under investigation in this affair, and his correspondence with publishers is found in this series. Oversize materials may be found in Box 2.

Arrangement:

The guide has been arranged alphabetically by folder title.

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