Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library, 1873-1973: An Illustrated History

Kansas City Public Library
Hoffman, William H.
Swovelan, Edward O.
Ackerman, Jerry

A brief history of the Kansas City Public Library published at the time of its centennial in 1973. Chapters include: Formative Years, Reaching Outward, Expanding Services, Modern Era and Pathways to the Future. Appendices covering KCPL's chronology, its special collections and librarians are included.

1973

Libraries
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MVSC DESK Q 027.4 H71K

MVSCQ027.4H71K-1973

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