Portland Library Society
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portland-library-society-249-3853099
title:
Portland Library Society
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The Portland Library Society (1763–1826) or Portland Library was a subscription library in Portland, Maine. The library "was originally established in 1763. It was revived in 1786, and re-established in 1806." Samuel Freeman served as librarian ca.1785-1807; followed by Oliver Bray (ca.1812-1817). New members were elected. The annual fee for each member was "two dollars per year in 1784 and fifteen dollars by 1801."
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Subscription library in Maine, US
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Library_Society
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2023-05-02T17:34:40Z
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