American Library Association correspondence, 1912-1948.

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American Library Association correspondence, 1912-1948.

Correspondence and reports of meetings and conferences relating to the activities of the American Library Association; concerning state and national library extension, adult education, development of standards of librarianship, and improvement of reading habits and use of libraries.

9.2 c.f. (23 archives boxes)

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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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