2010 Book sale
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18th Annual Laboratory of Anthropology Library Book Sale
A Fundraiser Benefiting & Sustaining the Operation of the Renowned LOA Library
A fundraiser held onsite at the LOA Library and the Meem Auditorium since 1992!
Booksale Dates & Entry Fee
Saturday October 23 10 am - 1 pm (Early Bird entrance $20) 1 - 4 pm (entrance $5)
Sunday October 24 10 am - 1 pm (entrance $2) 1 - 4 pm (entrance free)
Location
Laboratory of Anthropology in the Meem Auditorium - 1708 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill (Santa Fe)
Notable Named Collections Being Featured in the 2010 Booksale
- Caroline Olin
- (Navajo specialist - Extensive Navajo materials, Southwest Native American, Art History)
- Bertha P. Dutton
- (Renowned Southwest Woman Archaeologist - Southwest Archaeology, Native American History, Culture, incl. ephemera)
- Stewart Peckham
- (Retired Director of the Laboratory of Anthropology - Southwest Archaeology)
- Nancy L. Fox
- (Retired Curator of Collections, Laboratory of Anthropology - SouthwestArchaeology)
Several writers whose areas of focus are not anthropology, archaeology or Native American-related have donated collections, as well as many local people downsizing their personal libraries. Many of these books are recent imprints in near fine to new / as issued condition.
Notable Institutional Collections Being Featured in the 2010 Booksale
- U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Southwest Region. Santa Fe Office
- All books unmarked; most in Very Good to Near Fine condition
- Archaeological Conservancy. Southwest Regional Office
- Recent imprint archaeology, anthropology, history and related topic books in near fine to new condition.
Subject Categories Featured
The Book Sale sells quality books in 'ALL Subject Areas''.
The LOA Book Sale and the MIAC-LOA Online Bookstore on Abebooks.com are both fantsatic sources for acquiring non-fiction and quality fiction reading materials. The Book Sale is best known for its sale of better quality non-fiction and scholarly materials on the Greater Southwest, archaeology, anthropology, Native American art, particularly for out-of-print scarce and rare books.
When & How to Donate
Donations are now accepted year round. To arrange to drop off your donation at the Laboratory of Anthropology Building Loading Dock please call 476-1264.
The Loading Dock is located at the back of the LOA, accessed using the same road leading to the staff parking behind the Museum of International Folk Art.
Special arrangements can be made for large donations (eg. more than 5 boxes) to be picked up. Large donations require the LOA Librarian to request the support and services of additional members on the Museum staff and scheduling the use of the LOA van. Pick up of large donations require advanced notice and planning by calling the LOA Librarian.
Donation Drop-Off Driving Directions
From Old Santa Fe Trail, turn South on to Camino Lejo (the road to Museum Hill).
Turn left on the road located between the Museum of International Folk Art and the Wheelwright Museum. This is the first road after the visitor / public parking lot for Museum of Indian Arts & Culture / Museum of International Folk Art.
The Laboratory of Anthropology (LOA) Loading Dock is located at the far end of the staff parking lot.
For more informaiton or inquiries, call Allison Colborne at (505) 476-1264.