Title
Catalogue of the Free Public Library
Subtitle
of the City of Lawrence 1873
This publication explains how Lawrence Public Library was chartered by the Legislature of Massachusetts and known as the Franklin Library Association in April 1847. Its first President was Capt. Charles H. Bigelow. Mr. Abbott Lawrence donated to the library the sum of $1,000 to invest in scientific and other books to assist the residents of the "town." The book lists all the library regulations and other historical notes along with all the publications available to the residents.
Publisher
Lawrence:Geo. S. Merrill & Crocker
Collection
Lawrence History Center Library
Rights
This book is owned by the Lawrence History Center, but copyright may be held by another business or organization. Please contact the Center for more information.