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Books & Co. records

Title
Books & Co. records, 1978-1997
Author
Books & Co.
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Mixed materialPermit needed MssCol 4804Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

Details

Additional Authors
  • Britton, Burt, 1933-
  • Watson, Jeannette.
Description
10.9 linear ft. (22 containers, 11 volumes)
Summary
The records of Books & Co. document the life of Jeannette Watson's independent bookstore in New York City.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Diaries
  • Visitors' books
  • Photographs
  • Sound recordings
  • Video recordings
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Sanger, Jeannette Watson
Biography (note)
  • Books & Co., (1978 - 1997), a book shop on Manhattan's east side, was envisioned and run by Jeannette Watson, granddaughter to IBM founder Thomas Watson. The store, geared towards literary fiction, poetry, and art books, was known for its comfortable, literary salon atmosphere and its readings, panel discussions, and special events which featured a wide variety of writers and artists.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Inventory available in repository and on Internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 4804
OCLC
NYPW01-A22
Author
Books & Co.
Title
Books & Co. records, 1978-1997
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Books & Co., (1978 - 1997), a book shop on Manhattan's east side, was envisioned and run by Jeannette Watson, granddaughter to IBM founder Thomas Watson. The store, geared towards literary fiction, poetry, and art books, was known for its comfortable, literary salon atmosphere and its readings, panel discussions, and special events which featured a wide variety of writers and artists.
Indexes
Inventory available in repository and on Internet.
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Added Author
Britton, Burt, 1933-
Watson, Jeannette.
Research Call Number
MssCol 4804
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