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n the AGS
Archives is a collection of about 1000 books and many
papers written on various aspects of gravestone studies.
We are always looking for more books and information to
add to this collection, with a goal of eventually making
it the best repository of materials on gravestone studies
that there is.
We collect books, journals, published
articles, and miscellaneous publications on
gravestone-related subjects. Primary sources such as
gravestone carver account books, diaries, and letters are
of great interest to us. Academic research reports and
theses, cemetery association newsletters and guides to
cemeteries, newspaper articles, computer disks and CDs of
gravestone research, audio and video tapes on
gravestone-related subjects, photographs, slides, and
negatives, photographic post cards and printed funeral
announcements are items we collect. We do not accept
3-dimensional items such as gravestones or casts. Nor do
we accept rubbings unless the stone is now missing, or the
rubbing was artistically significant, or the decedent was
historically significant.
People can help make this an excellent
repository by donating the above materials. Photograph
collections of gravestones should have notations on each
photo of the cemetery, the decedent's name, the dates, the
carver, and any other information available. Those
wishing to have their book reviewed for the AGS Quarterly
will need to send a second book because we reward our
reviewers with a copy of any book they review for us.
If you have items that fit the above
description, which you would like to donate to the AGS
Archives, please contact the Archivist, Marie Ferre, c/o
the AGS office. Donors are asked to sign a donation
release agreement detailing policies and any restrictions
on the donation.
Members may visit the archives and
access the books by making arrangements with the
Archivist. However, no one will be allowed to leave the
premises with any materials because books go out of print
eventually, and we don't want to risk losing any of our
collection. Under certain circumstances that do not
violate copyright laws, some materials may be photocopied
for a fee.

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AGS Archives serves as a resource for AGS
members and acts as a liaison between members with similar
interests, providing contacts and resources.
When information is available, the archivist can provide
information on various gravestone subjects from a
collection of books and photographs. When appropriate, the
archivist can suggest others with similar interest
and/or expertise in the same field. The archivist
responds to written, email, and telephone inquiries.
Members may access this resource by contacting the AGS
Office. Members: Before you ask a question, please check
Preservation,
Symbolism, and
More Information sections
for FAQs that have already been answered.

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