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Anthropology: Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers

About the Library of Congress Classification System

SUNY Fredonia uses the Library of Congress Classification System (LCC) to assign call numbers to most print materials--books, periodicals, and music scores.

The Library of Congress Classification System is divided into large subject areas which are called "classes." All classes--and subclasses--begin with one, two, or three letters followed by a number which represents more specific aspects of a subject.

This page shows you how to read a call number and lists call number ranges for anthropology materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on anthropology have call numbers starting with GN 1 and ending with GR 950:

LC Call Numbers Description
GN1 → 890 Anthropology
GN49 → 298 Physical Anthropology, Somatology
GN269 → 279 Race (General)
GN281 → 289 Human Evolution
GN296 → 296.5 Medical Anthropology
GN301 → 674 Ethnology. Social & Cultural Anthropology
GN357 → 367 Culture & Cultural Processes Including Social Change, Structuralism, Diffusion, etc.
GN406 → 517 Cultural Traits, Customs, & Institutions
GN537 → 674 Ethnic Groups & Races
GN700 → 890 Prehistoric Archaeology
GR1 → 950 Folklore

These books are located on the first floor of the Carnahan-Jackson Center.

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