[Report of a Survey of Carnegie Library, Abilene, Texas]

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A history of the Abilene Public Library constructed from ledgers, interviews and manuscripts saved throughout the years. The history shows past support and funding and the need for a new building for mid century needs of the citizens of Abilene.

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48 p.

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Schenk, Gretchen Knief 1955.

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A history of the Abilene Public Library constructed from ledgers, interviews and manuscripts saved throughout the years. The history shows past support and funding and the need for a new building for mid century needs of the citizens of Abilene.

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Schenk, Gretchen Knief. [Report of a Survey of Carnegie Library, Abilene, Texas], report, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth744278/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Public Library.

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