Lawrence Daily World 1896 Library Reading Rooms Open
Old hometown notice describes free Lawrence library reading rooms inviting strangers to use papers magazines and books. Kansas University regents meet to consider music school petition. decision dismisses request to replace instructor Penny with Preyer amid pupil tensions. Reprinted with permission from Sarah Parsons. more at DailyLawrenceHistory online.
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