The American Public Library and the Problem of Purpose

Patrick Williams

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Preface The Boston Prototype, 1841-1878 The Fiction Problem, 1876-1896 The Library Militant, 1894-1920 Adult Education, 1920-1948 The Public Library Inquiry, 1948-1950 Folklore and Public Relations, 1950-1965 Information for the People, 1965-1980 A Step in the Right Direction, 1980-1987 Bibliography Index

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