The Ticknor Society


The Ticknor Society is an organization of book collectors, booksellers, librarians, historians, archivists, conservators, printers, publishers, writers, and all lovers and readers of books. We are dedicated to the enjoyment, promotion, and support of books and book culture. George Ticknor used several bookplates throughout his life, including the small engraved one shown here bearing the motto, "Suum cuique," Latin for "To each his own."

Events

  • Officer Opportunity: Ticknor Vice President

    • 3 Aug 2025
    • 30 Sep 2025

    The Ticknor Society is currently without a serving Vice President. Our Vice President edits our newsletters, and, importantly, is learning and growing into the position so that he or she is ready to take over the Society's presidency at the end of their two-year term. We hope all Ticknor members will consider stepping up and serving in this essential role. Send a brief email to ticknorinfo@gmail.com if you wish to learn more.

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  • The Ticknor Society Seeks a Webmaster

    • 4 Aug 2025
    • 30 Sep 2025

    The duties are as follows: 

    - Coordinate with the President, Vice President, and other board members to add upcoming events to the website.

    - Work with the Ticknor Collecting Prize Coordinator to add the winning entry to the Prize's webpage each year after the award winner has been announced (at the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, usually in November).

    - Upload recordings of Zoom events to YouTube and add to the Videos page of the website.

    - Make changes to website text and graphics as directed by the Board.

    The website and event management administration are done through Wild Apricot. A knowledge of that platform is helpful but not necessary. A familiarity with YouTube and Google Drive is also useful; YouTube hosts recordings of our Zoom events, and Google Drive is where the files for the Ticknor Prize entries live.

    A tutorial on any of the above applications will be provided, with continuing support, as needed.

    Duties as outlined above require an hour or less of time a month. 

    Send a brief email indicating your interest to ticknorinfo@gmail.com.


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