Lynchburg Circulating Library Rules and Regulations

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Text

No 535
Lynchburg Circulating Library.
Rules and Regulations for Members :
1. Each member is entitled to but one book at a time, and must return it to the Library in (2) weeks from the time it was taken out, when if desired, it can be renewed for a like period.
2, Any member who shall retain a book longer than the time permitted, shall be fine two cents per day until the same is returned.
3. A find of the value of the book will be charged to any member losing or injuring (beyond reasonable wear) the same, and no other book will be given them unless these rules and regulations are complied with.
4. Members are not allowed to lend the books to any one not a member of their own family.
Irvine Christian, Manager

Dublin Core

Title

Lynchburg Circulating Library Rules and Regulations

Subject

Lynchburg Circulating Library (Lynchburg, Va.)
libraries -- history

Description

Manuscript 1431 held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia is the Lynchburg Circulation Library Rules and Regulations dating to 1887.

The Lynchburg Circulating Library was owned and operated by John D. Suter, a purveyor of books and music in Lynchburg, Virginia. The manager of the library was Irvine Christina in 1887-1888. The rules and regulations card is listed as "No. 535".

The Lynchburg Circulating Library pre-dates the establishment of the George M. Jones Memorial Library, which was opened in 1908 as the second public library in Virginia.

Creator

Lynchburg Circulating Library

Publisher

Lynchburg Circulating Library

Date

1887

Rights

George M. Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Va.)

Relation

MS1431FA

Format

pdf

Language

English

Identifier

JMLMS1431

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Imprinted paper

Physical Dimensions

4 inches wide by 2.75 inches high

Citation

Lynchburg Circulating Library, “Lynchburg Circulating Library Rules and Regulations,” Digital Collections, accessed April 28, 2024, https://digitaljones.omeka.net/items/show/516.