TY - JOUR
AU - Tom Glynn
AB - The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of New York City opened a library for young apprentices in 1820. By the Civil War the library had become the society's most significant function. The development of the library mirrors a shift in the character of the General Society from a traditional craft benefit society to a reform organization focusing on education. The history of the library therefore illuminates important aspects of the antebellum reform movement. The ultimate aim was to mold young workers into industrious employees, responsible citizens, and cultured gentlemen. In addition, the history of the library reflects important develop
BT - Libraries & Culture
IS - Fall
LA - English
N2 - The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of New York City opened a library for young apprentices in 1820. By the Civil War the library had become the society's most significant function. The development of the library mirrors a shift in the character of the General Society from a traditional craft benefit society to a reform organization focusing on education. The history of the library therefore illuminates important aspects of the antebellum reform movement. The ultimate aim was to mold young workers into industrious employees, responsible citizens, and cultured gentlemen. In addition, the history of the library reflects important develop
PY - 1999
SP - 347
EP - 372
T2 - Libraries & Culture
TI - Books for a Reformed Republic: The Apprentices' Library of New York City, 1820-1865
VL - 34
ER -