This is a comprehensive reprinting of the classified catalog of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, covering the years 1895-1902. Presented in three volumes, this catalog offers a detailed overview of the library's holdings during its formative years. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and library science professionals interested in the development of library collections and cataloging practices at the turn of the 20th century.
The catalog provides insights into the intellectual and cultural interests of the Pittsburgh community during this period, reflecting the library's role in shaping public knowledge and access to information. This historical document offers a unique glimpse into the organizational structure and content of a major American library system. It is an essential addition to any library history collection, providing a detailed snapshot of bibliographic classification and collection development in the early 1900s.
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