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Welcome to the American Antiquarian Society | American Antiquarian Society

The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) is a national research library of pre-twentieth century American history and culture. Its collections include books, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, graphic arts materials, and manuscripts. The AAS offers a wide range of resources and services to support research, teaching, and learning about early American history and culture.

Unique Visits

30K

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36K

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Visit Duration, avg.

3.8 min

2.5 pages per visit

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45%

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Founded in

1812

Supported Languages

English, etc

Website Key Features

Digital Collections

Access to a vast array of digitized materials including books, newspapers, and manuscripts.

Research Fellowships

Funding opportunities for scholars to conduct research using the AAS collections.

Public Programs

Lectures, workshops, and exhibitions open to the public to engage with American history and culture.

Educational Resources

Materials and programs designed for educators and students to explore American history.

Conservation Lab

State-of-the-art facilities for the preservation and conservation of historical materials.

Library Catalog

Comprehensive online catalog for searching the AAS collections.

Reading Room

A dedicated space for researchers to access and study materials from the AAS collections.

Exhibitions

Regularly changing exhibitions showcasing items from the AAS collections.

Online Exhibits

Virtual exhibitions accessible from anywhere, featuring curated selections from the AAS collections.

Membership

Opportunities to support the AAS and gain access to exclusive benefits and events.

Additional information

Location

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Collection Size

Over 4 million items, including books, newspapers, manuscripts, and graphic arts materials.

Access

Open to the public for research. Some materials may require special permission to access.

Digital Access

A significant portion of the collections is available online, with ongoing digitization projects.

Notable Collections

Includes one of the largest collections of American newspapers printed before 1876, extensive holdings of early American imprints, and significant manuscript collections.

Affiliation

The AAS is a member of the Independent Research Libraries Association (IRLA) and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).

Mission

To collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed records of what is now the United States of America from first European settlement through the year 1876.

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