Federation of Women's Clubs Founds First All-American Library A unique library consisting of books by and about native Americans is now being assembled at headquarters of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Washington. The library when completed will present a comprehensive cross-section of American non-fiction literature as each state in the union has been requested to furnish at least 12 books by and about persons of the state. Virtually all of the noted American authors are represented, some of them with autographed copies. Photograph shows Miss Josephine Junkin, Director of Headquarters, examining some of the volumes already received.
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Federation of Women's Clubs Founds First All-American Library A unique library consisting of books by and about native Americans is now being assembled at headquarters of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Washington. The library when completed will present a comprehensive cross-section of American non-fiction literature as each state in the union has been requested to furnish at least 12 books by and about persons of the state. Virtually all of the noted American authors are represented, some of them with autographed copies. Photograph shows Miss Josephine Junkin, Director of Headquarters, examining some of the volumes already received.

Underwood & Underwood · [ca. January 1926]

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