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Norfolk & Norwich Museum share ticket

 Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: MS-0603

Scope and Contents

A shareholder's ticket, certifying that the bearer "holds one share in the Norfolk and Norwich Museum." He is entitled to 3 percent interest in the museum per year. The Norfolk and Norwich Museum was founded in 1825 by the Norfolk and Norwich Literary Institution to supplement their collection of books. Although it used to only be open for associates of the Norwich Institution, it has now been open to the public since 1840. It is now known as, "Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service".

Dates

  • Creation: 1838

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed at the George Peabody Library.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Extent

0.167 Cubic Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired in August 2012.

Processing Information

This is no known processing information for this collection.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA