The University Library through the 1970's tracked the collections it acquired in a set of 83 bound accession volumes.
Accession number assigned does not continue from previous series, but begins again at 1. Volumes 1-34 employ Condensed accession book ... published by the Library Bureau, "Prefaced with explanations, illustrations and rules for best methods of use, by Melvil Dewey, M.A." Volumes 34-62 are bound single sheets. Volumes 1-5 include on last pages name of person holding complimentary library cards.
For nos. 125001-130000, 175001-180000, 230001-233226, 250301-252485, see Harris Collection accession books. Nos. 180001-182200 are duplicated in main library and Harris Collection accession books. For nos. 22500-230000, see Lincoln Collection accession books. Nos. 270-292600 "accessioned on shelf lists, Jan. 1928 - Jan. 2, 1930."
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Brown University Library Accession Records, AMS-1X-A2
The collecton is divided into three series.