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ERIC Number: EJ328370
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1986
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The California Academy of Sciences Library.
Pallowick, Richard L.
Science and Technology Libraries, v6 n1-2 p9-17 Fall-Win 1985-86
Reviews history of California Academy of Sciences and its library. Financial problems, the James Lick bequest (1879), the 1906 earthquake and fire, legal complexities, and postearthquake developments are discussed. Statistics provided include date founded, director, collection and staff size, and main subjects collected. (EJS)
Descriptors: Archives, Earthquakes, Financial Support, History, Library Collections, Museums, Natural Disasters, Problems, Scientific and Technical Information, Special Libraries
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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