Title:
William Whipper

Note:
In 1829,  Whipper  was a wealthy and respected abolitionist and book collector, who organized the Reading Room Society, in Philadelphia, for the mental improvement of people of color.

In 1833, he was one of the nine founders of the Philadelphia Library of Colored Persons.

Image Source:
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Subject:
Librarianship - Reading Room Society - Philadelphia - Library of Colored Persons - Whipper

Rights:
Public Domain

Date:
19th Century

Image:
SA-LIB-1

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