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Main Author: Pallowick, Richard L.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1986
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ328370
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  • The California Academy of Sciences Library. Pallowick, Richard L. Archives Earthquakes Financial Support History Library Collections Museums Natural Disasters Problems Scientific and Technical Information Special Libraries Reviews history of California Academy of Sciences and its library. Financial problems, the James Lick bequest (1879), the 1906 earthquake and fire, legal complexities, and postearthquake developments are discussed. Statistics provided include date founded, director, collection and staff size, and main subjects collected. (EJS)