Binding papers, 1775-1928

The binding papers contain lists of volumes bound for the Harvard library in the form of lists and bills. The books are generally identified by title, volume size (octavo, quarto, folio, etc.), or both. The series includes two 18th century documents. The first document is a one-page January 22, 1775 bill to Harvard College from "Dr. And'r Barclay" for the binding and numbering of books. Books are identified by volume size. The second document is a one-page "List of books belonging to the Library which it is necessary should be new-bound" with an initial list signed by James Winthrop the Librarian on December 13, 1786, an additional list made on April 7, 1787, and subsequent notes made in May 1787. The books are indicated by title and size.

Additional documents related to the binding of volumes in the Harvard Library can be found in the Harvard University Archives and include binding accounts, 1832-1856 (UAIII 50.15.17.1), binding repairs, 1903-1949 (UAIII 50.15.17.4), binding reports, 1909-1928 (UAIII 50.15.17.5 PF), bindery schedules (UAIII 50.15.17.7), and binding wages, fines, and bills paid, 1875-1886 (UAIII 50.15.17.8).