Albert Predeek manuscript, History of Libraries in the USA,
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Albert Predeek manuscript, History of Libraries in the USA,
- Date
- 1954-1957 (inclusive)
- Creator
- Predeek, Albert, 1883-1956
- Extent
- 0.45 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Libraries--History--20th century.
- Libraries--United States--history.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 59M7 : [identification of item], History of Libraries in the USA, 1954-1957, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- The manuscript was begun by Albert Predeek of Germany who died in 1956. The editor Dr. Leyh wanted the manuscript finished and Lawrence Thompson was asked to complete the book. Mrs. Predeek sent the manuscript and notes of her husband to Mr. Thompson who then worked on and completed the book. The book is written in German and published in Germany. Lawrence Sidney Thompson was the Director of Libraries at the University of Ketucky from 1948-1965.
- Scope and Content
- The Albert Predeek manuscript, History of Libraries in the USA contains two manuscript drafts written by Predeek, a final draft, notes, and the correspondence of Lawerence S. Thompson dealing with his work on the unfinished manuscript.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
Working notes,, 1954
English text of History of Libraries in the USA,, 1956
Typescript German manuscript,, 1956
Written and typed rough drafts,, 1956 March
Corrected manuscript,, 1957
Gallery Proofs,, 1957
Die Vereinigten Staaten Von Nordamerika,, 1957
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