"The World's Largest Libraries" is a commencement address delivered by James Grant Wilson at St. Stephen's College, Annandale, N.Y., on June 21, 1894. In this speech, Wilson explores the significance of libraries as repositories of knowledge and centers of learning. He offers insights into the historical development and cultural importance of these institutions. This address provides a snapshot of late 19th-century educational and intellectual values, making it a valuable resource for historians, library science enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of American higher education.
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