The story of Saint Paul's Public Library, from its founding in 1882 by a determined band of public-spirited citizens, to its exuberant presence today, is a roller-coaster account of both public enchantment and public neglect. Until recent years, the library system was the last public institution to be funded and the first to be cut when municipal budgets were tight. Often treated as the orphan of city government, the Saint Paul Public Library survived and prospered largely because the institution was blessed with the ...
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The story of Saint Paul's Public Library, from its founding in 1882 by a determined band of public-spirited citizens, to its exuberant presence today, is a roller-coaster account of both public enchantment and public neglect. Until recent years, the library system was the last public institution to be funded and the first to be cut when municipal budgets were tight. Often treated as the orphan of city government, the Saint Paul Public Library survived and prospered largely because the institution was blessed with the dedication of a cadre of extraordinary librarians. ... A trail 125 years long, marked by drama and striving, with many heroes and only a few villains, has brought us to this birthday of an institution uniquely beloved by the citizens of Saint Paul--its public library system.
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Add this copy of Noble Task-the Saint Paul Public Library Celebrates 125 to cart. $5.99, very good condition, Sold by Sixth Chamber Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from River Falls, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Afton Historical Society Press.
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Afton Press. Foreword by Patricia Hampl. Previous Owners Name Inside Front Cover. Light Wear. Clean Text, No Water Damage, Strong Binding. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Signed by Author A history and celebration of the St. Paul, Minnesota Public Library. Spine head gently bumped with corresponding crimps to the Brodart covered jacket. Presentation sticker from the Friends of the Library on the front end paper. Signed by Young on the title page. Size: 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.
