1948: First monograph accessioned for newly established ANU Library

1948: First monograph accessioned for newly established ANU Library

Kidd, Benjamin. Social evolution. London: Macmillan, 1894

Menzies Rare Book HM101.K47

This unassuming item was the first monograph accessioned on 24th May, 1948 by the newly established ANU library from a number of items gifted to the developing institution by the University of Melbourne.

In fact, after the amalgamation of the Canberra University College with the ANU in 1960, the CUC collections no doubt would then have constituted the earliest library acquisitions.  The two collections continue to form the body of the library collection and each has contributed in its unique way to this significant national asset.