The Providence Athenaeum: Inquire Within by Jane Lancaster (.PDF)
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Inquire Within: A Social History of the Providence Athenaeum Since 1753 by Jane Lancaster
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Overview: An outstanding history of this most important historical and influential library, the Providence Athenaeum, 250 years old in 2003. The library not only played a signifigant role in defining the cultural, intellectual and social life of Rhode Island in its early years, but played a major part in shaping America itself. Having withstood numerous wars, depressions and high times alike, this magnificent library is one of the oldest standing monuments this side of the Atlantic. And as historic as it may be, it still stands to be a growing, changing institution booming with exceptional people and exceptional collections.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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