The Hackley Public Library of Muskegon Mich. Dedication October 15 1890 Address of Hon. Thomas W. Palmer of Michigan. Laying of Corner Stone May 25 1889 Address of Prof. Andrew C. Mclaughlin of University of Michigan

<p>This volume commemorates the dedication of the Hackley Public Library in Muskegon Michigan on October 15 1890. It includes the address given by the Honorable Thomas W. Palmer of Michigan offering insights into the significance of public libraries and their role in fostering education and civic engagement. Additionally the book documents the laying of the cornerstone on May 25 1889 featuring the address of Professor Andrew C. McLaughlin of the University of Michigan. </p><p><i>The Hackley Public Library of Muskegon Mich. Dedication October 15 1890</i> provides a valuable historical record of the library's founding and the aspirations of its benefactors. It offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural climate of the late 19th century highlighting the importance placed on public access to knowledge and the pursuit of learning. This book will be of interest to historians library enthusiasts and anyone curious about the history of community institutions in America.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>