Reading Publics New York City's Public Libraries, 1754-1911 |
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Author:
| Glynn, Tom |
ISBN: | 978-0-8232-6264-9 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
Publisher: | Fordham University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $94.00 |
Book Description:
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A history of public libraries in New York City before the founding of the New York Public Library. Most of these libraries were accessible through a membership or an annual subscription. Explores the private and public purposes of public libraries before the advent of tax-supported public libraries.
A history of public libraries in New York City before the founding of the New York Public Library. Most of these libraries were accessible through a membership or an annual subscription. Explores the private and public purposes of public libraries before the advent of tax-supported public libraries.