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  • A.B.A. Bulletin Aug. 1916
    A copy of the monthly newsletter sent to member bookstores. The articles include a new plan where publishers will sell direct to libraries instead of libraries buying books from the local bookstore. Next there is a note to observe publication dates so all bookstores across the country start selling the title on the appointed date. John J. Wood was celebrated as previous President of the ABA and booksellers in New Jersey organized a statewide bookselling association.
  • The Booke Shoppe Everywhere
    This is the first list of books chosen by the Advisory Committee of the American Booksellers Association. It features titles booksellers could display and recommend to customers. There are 6 titles and each has a small write about the book. Each month a bookstore could sign up to receive the list of recommended titles and a "sales talk" for customers. ABA's address at this time was 255 Tenth Avenue, New York City.
  • The A.B.A. Bulletin Sept. 1925
    This newsletter sent to member bookstores includes a letter from the Executive Secretary, E.W. Meyers; the updated ABA logo, it includes the slogan 'Remember Them With Books"; and the announcement of the Telegraphic Delivery Service.
  • ABA Bulletin Dec. 1949
    This bulletin announced the 50th anniversary of the ABA and the next convention in June. A new feature was the ABA Almanac for 1950 which included the promotion plans for the forthcoming year. There were articles about sending a list of bookstores to publishers, the award ceremony for the Book Industry Award, bookstore sales data from the previous months, and the returns calendar which indicates what titles are eligible for return to the publisher. ABA's address at this time was 31 Madison Avenue New York, NY.
  • The ABA Mat Service: Christmas Illustrations
    These were holiday promotional illustrations provided to ABA bookstores to add and individualize to attract holiday shoppers. There are 8 illustrations displayed. ABA's address at this time was 35 East 20th Street New York, NY.
  • War Bulletin
    A bulletin sent to member bookstores to take advantage of a publisher placing an ad for technical books. There is also a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt. The address of the ABA at this time is 35 East 20th Street New York.
  • Booksellers Bulletin Feb. 1942
    The monthly bulletin was sent to bookstores dated February 1942. The articles discuss the 1941 National Book Award winner, booksellers contributing to the Victory Book Campaign, deducting ABA dues from income tax returns, WPA Writers' Program Catalogue, and nominations for the board of directors. ABA's address at this time was 35 East 20th Street New York, NY
  • Love Your Local Rally Card
    A promotion card that member bookstores could download to promote their store and the larger independent bookstore community. IndieBound is a customer-facing part of ABA that aims to explain why a purchase at an independent bookstore is beneficial for their community.
  • "We Recommend"
    An advertisement to booksellers to purchase a book rack to promote a "leader". The inscription on the mahogany book display will have the text "We Recommend", it was changed from "The Most Popular Book of the Day".
  • The A.B.A. Bulletin April 1925
    A pre-convention newsletter was sent to member bookstores in April 1925. The articles include an announcement of the new executive secretary, Ellis W. Meyers, a message from Canadian booksellers, the continued growth of member bookstores, a list of new members, and the program for the Convention held at the Hotel Drake in Chicago, IL from May 11-14 1925.
  • Renewal Mailing Envelope
    An envelope for annual membership renewal sent to member bookstores, publishers, and other book industry members. Bookstores were asked to indicate annual gross sales to determine yearly dues. The return address for the ABA at this time was 35 East 20th Street New York, NY
  • Thirtieth Annual Convention Booklet
    A coupon booklet that was distributed to attendees of the 30th Annual Convention. There are tickets for events. The back inside cover has an illustration from Harper Publisher, the company may have sponsored the booklet.
  • Booksellers Bulletin 1939
    This news bulletin was sent to members to indicate a growth in ABA bookstore paid membership. The ABA stated (Executive Secretary Robert M. Coles signs off on the bulletin) that united booksellers create a better industry for all. There is a year-over-year membership comparison from 1936 - June 1939.
  • The Bulletin Junior
    This newsletter might have been a supplement to ABA's monthly newsletter to member bookstores. Two advertising services are offered to bookstores. The 'dodgers' and mats are themed and bookstores can add the store name to draw more customers. This was a cooperative service provided to members.
  • Time Passages
    A display of logo designs used by the American Booksellers Association. The first logo was from 1900 and the last adopted logo was in 1994.
  • Official Report of the American Booksellers' Association: Ninth Annual Convention
    This was the report from the 1909 Annual Convention and Banquet, held at Hotel Victoria and Hotel Astor, both in New York on May 11-12 1909. The interior pages describe why a bookseller should be a member of the ABA and how it would benefit their bookstore as well as tips for how to run a more profitable and successful business. The back page notes the dates for the tenth annual convention. Note: it is possible that pages were stapled in the interior since there is evidence of staple holes. This is the only copy the ABA has of this program.
  • ABA 1966 Convention: Advance Program
    This is the advance program for ABA's Convention & Trade Exhibit held in Washington DC at the Shoreham June 5-8 1966. The interior pages list the program highlights; there are education sessions, networking opportunities with experienced booksellers and publishers, featured keynotes, gala and cocktail hours, and author readings. The back page of the program features the prizes booksellers or exhibitors could win by attending specific sessions. Some of the prizes include a portable television set. tape recorder, and a portable typewriter. ABA's address at this time was 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010
  • If You Want A Book Chart
    This chart was a supplement to the ABA newsletter in preparation for the winter holiday season. It was designed to assist booksellers to find a customer's desired book. The columns indicate what a customer knows about a book, the rows are sources a bookseller can check to locate the bibliographic information.