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This volume documents the dedication of the Norton Public Library on January 30, 1888. It includes speeches and proceedings from the dedication ceremony, offering a glimpse into the cultural and civic values of the late 19th century. References are made to figures such as Wheaton, members of the Board of Selectmen, and J.P. Lane, alongside descriptions of the library's architectural features, including its terra cotta, granite, and stained glass. The dedication incorporates historical references to the 'Pilgrim Fathers' and Jamestown, linking the new library to the broader narrative of American history and progress. This historical record captures a significant moment in the community's commitment to education and public enrichment through the establishment of the 'Norton Public Library'. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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