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Author
Pub. Date
1878
Language
English
Description
The collection contains photographs of the Providence Public Library and includes images of the buildings, staff and programs. The bulk of the collection includes images of the building and staff of the Washington Street / Empire Street library (aka Central Branch). Also included are images of various branches, architectural drawings, negative and clippings.
The collection is organized into five series: Central Branch, Branch Libraries, Miscellaneous...
Author
Pub. Date
1877
Language
English
Description
This collection includes materials about William Eaton Foster as well as the history of the Providence Public Library. The bulk of the collection contains his personal and professional papers during his tenure as Librarian at the Providence Public Library. Included as manuscripts of speeches and addresses, books and articles as well as published work. Also included is personal and professional correspondence with Foster's peers and professional associates...