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""History of the Apprentices' Library of Philadelphia 1820-1920"" chronicles the fascinating development of the oldest free circulating library in the United States. This comprehensive historical account by John Frederick Lewis traces the institution's origins from its founding in 1820 through its centennial in 1920. Established during a period of rapid industrial growth and social reform, the library served as a vital educational resource for young laborers and the broader Philadelphia community. The work explores the philanthropic vision behind the library's creation, the evolution of its collections, and its enduring role in the intellectual life of the city. Detailed narratives follow the library's changing locations, its governance, and its significant impact on public literacy prior to the establishment of the modern municipal library system. Lewis provides a meticulously researched perspective on the social and educational landscape of Pennsylvania, making this an essential resource for those interested in the history of Philadelphia, the evolution of American library science, and the broader social history of the 19th and early 20th centuries. 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 may 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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