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Free Reading Room - monthly bulletin, 1907 - 1909

 File — Box: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

These records provide a bibliographic overview of Arthur A. Carey’s life and philanthropic endeavors from 1907-1917. The collection includes biographical information in the form of news clippings about Carey’s charitable work and an unpublished paper by Karen Davis (1995) about Carey’s life.

This collection also includes three pamphlets written by Carey about the benefits of scouting, and five years' worth of newsletters from the Free Reading Room, a nondenominational religious organization Carey founded to improve the lives of Waltham citizens.

Dates

  • 1907 - 1909

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet (1 half manuscript box, 1 large flat box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Waltham Room Archives, Waltham Public Library Repository

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Waltham MA 02451 United States
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