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List Of Libraries In 19th Century Philadelphia
The following is a list of libraries located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, active in the 19th century. Included are public libraries, Academic library, academic libraries, Medical library, medical libraries, church libraries, government libraries, Circulating library, circulating libraries, and Subscription library, subscription libraries. ;A * Academy of Natural Sciences * Agnes Irwin's School * Almshouse library * American Baptist Historical Society * American Baptist Publication Society * American Catholic Historical Society * American Entomological Society * American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia Chapter * American Philosophical Society (est. 1743). * American Sunday-School Union * Apprentices' Library Company * Athenaeum of Philadelphia ;B * Baptist Historical Society * George E. Blake's circulating library * Board of Missions of Presbyterian Church * Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies * Broad Street Academy Library * Brotherhead's Circulating Libra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libraries
A library is a collection of Book, books, and possibly other Document, materials and Media (communication), media, that is accessible for use by its members and members of allied institutions. Libraries provide physical (hard copies) or electronic media, digital (soft copies) materials, and may be a physical location, a virtual space, or both. A library's collection normally includes printed materials which may be borrowed, and usually also includes a reference section of publications which may only be utilized inside the premises. Resources such as commercial releases of films, television programmes, other video recordings, radio, music and audio recordings may be available in many formats. These include DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, Cassette tape, cassettes, or other applicable formats such as microform. They may also provide access to information, music or other content held on bibliographic databases. In addition, some libraries offer Library makerspace, creation stations for wiktionar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
