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Explore a detailed portrait of Los Angeles’s library world, from private collections to bustling high schools.
This book surveys key private libraries, including the famed collections of Dr. Walter Lindley and Mr. Orra E. Monnette, and shows how these roots shape public access and scholarly work in Southern California. It also surveys notable special libraries and the evolution of school libraries, offering a rich slice of local history through the lens of librarianship and collection building.
What you’ll experience:
- Profiles of influential collectors who shaped regional knowledge, with insight into how they organized and preserved materials.
- Hands-on descriptions of library spaces, from private rooms to modern high school facilities, and how they served students and researchers.
- Overviews of specialized collections, such as medical, mining, ornithology, and maritime history, and how they were made accessible.
- Context on the development of public libraries and the role of librarians in guiding the community’s access to information.
Ideal for readers of local history, librarianship, genealogy, and anyone curious about how libraries reflect a city’s growth.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book extensively catalogs the libraries and special collections of Los Angeles and its vicinity. The author begins with a brief history of the city and county library systems that serves as a prelude to a meticulously organized summary of each library. The survey of library resources includes public, high school, college, society, foreign language, business, and religious collections. A comprehensive introduction summarizes the historical development of library services in Los Angeles, while chapters cover the special resources of the area. The book's final section contains a master list of libraries and a topical index for quick reference. Compiled by the University of Southern California, this book provides a trove of information for every Angeleno reader. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332020522_0
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