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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1994
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ488265 |
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Table of Contents:
- Founding Mothers: The Contribution of Women's Organizations to Public Library Development in the United States. Watson, Paula D. Advocacy Females Feminism Legislation Library Associations Library Development Library Education Library Extension Library History National Programs Public Libraries State Government State Programs Voluntary Agencies Volunteers Examines the work of women's voluntary associations in support of public libraries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Activities studied include support of traveling libraries, library legislation, and the founding of local libraries. Cooperation of organized women's groups with the American Library Association and other organizations is explored. (Contains 75 references.) (KRN)