Rumford Institute (Waltham, Mass.)
Lyceum and library established by Boston Manufacturing Company in 1826 for the purpose of "maintaining a library, advancement of useful arts and sciences, and providing public instruction through lectures"; incorporated in 1858; final program presented during the season of 1886/1887. In 1863 the institute's 3700 books donated to the town and provided the foundation for the Waltham Public Library.
From the description of Records, 1826-1887. (Waltham Public Library). WorldCat record id: 70970284
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| creatorOf | Rumford Institute (Waltham, Mass.). Records, 1826-1887. | Waltham Public Library |
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| associatedWith | Boston Manufacturing Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von, 1753-1814. | person |
| associatedWith | Waltham Public Library (Waltham, Mass.) | corporateBody |
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