In 1828, on 7 April, the Araratian Library was opened. It was famous for its rich collection of old Armenian manuscripts and books. The library is called Araratian in the honour of Mount Ararat, the place where Noah's Ark landed after the flood. Some of the books were donated by Armenian literary and cultural figures and some were bought with money donated to the institution. The library was administered by the rector and was used by the students as well as Armenians from outside. On 1 June 1924, the Armenian Publishing House was transferred to Armenian College and thus began the publishing work that lasted over 50 years. The first publication of the school was probably the 10 page long booklet, The Meaning of Reverend, his Attire and the Ceremony of Holy Liturgy. Sadly none of the rich collection of old and historical Armenian manuscripts and books exist today. Historian and author Mesrovb Sethsaid in his 1937 book Armenians in India from the Earliest Time to the Present Day: