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Founding Convention and Charter Signing
- When
- October 6, 1876
- Where
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Librarians gathered in Philadelphia for a convention, signing a register to establish the American Library Association as a charter organization.
During the Centennial Exposition, 103 librarians met at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The register was passed around for all to sign who wished to become charter members, leading to the recognition of October 6, 1876, as the founding date.
Sources
- American Library Association Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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