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soon after the founding o£ the Academy in 1856. By vhe turn 
lC century it was said to be the most extensive of its kind west 
,e Alleehenv Mountains. The Library consists of approx 
,000 
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reports of scientific organizations, learned societies and universities ^^ 
ivQvA all parts of the world covering a period of many years. Here 
are the original contributions of scientific workers in many fields. One 
may find here the significant literature of the early years of develop- 
ment in many fields. 
The Library is thus invaluable to investigatory who desire to go 
into the early work on their subject. It should be stressed, however, 
that, not only are the older publications found here, but the latest 
scientific literature is being received daily. The fact that some of the 
material housed here is very rare and not available elsewhere in the 
west emphasizes the importance of this Library. Publications m all 
branches of both pure and applied sciences are represented. Its value 
to commercial and industrial concerns of the community is evident 
Library 
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list. Many of these were continuations of sets dating back many years. 
On the exchange list are 338 foreign institutions and 138 from the 
United States. 
Washing 
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Academy but to all requiring its use. 
is available not only to members of the 
