Records, 1892-1914.

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Records, 1892-1914.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26382135

Records include the Minutes of the Committee on Administration (1892-1920) and an incomplete set of the Committee's Annual Reports to the Board of Trustees (1899, 1914-1941). Other reports of the Committee are generally included in the Minutes of the Board of Trustees (02/01/30).

1 cubic ft. (1 box and 4 volumes)

Newberry Library

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Newberry Library

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Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Newberry Library. Board of Trustees. Committee on Administration.

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Established by the Board of Trustees on 16 June 1892, the Committee on Administration was charged with overseeing all activities of the library building, property and employees. From the description of Records, 1892-1914. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 26382135 ...