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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...

Pocahontas Press.

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Barrie, Pam,

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Center, John

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Center was a businessman, of San Francisco, Calif. From the description of John Center business records : ms, 1856-1877. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 145415697 John Center came from Wisconsin to California in 1849 to seek his fortune in gold, but instead settled in San Francisco. He became involved in many enterprises, including the nursery business, real estate, and mining speculation. Center promoted the expansion and civic improvement of San Franci...