American Library Association

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American Library Association

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American Library Association

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ALA

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ALA

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1876-10-06

October 6, 1876

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The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest and largest library association in the world.

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https://viaf.org/viaf/120688768

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http://www.isni.org/0000 0001 2284 507X

https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n79062941

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African American librarians

African Americans

African Americans and libraries

Blacks

Books and reading

Printed ephemera

Libraries

Libraries

Libraries and blacks

Libraries and institutions

Libraries and minorities

Library surveys

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Singapore

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United States

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United States

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