1854
The Janesville library of the State Historical Society numbered 407 volumes
Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
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“The Society began from the first to establish, and augment by additions from time to time, a valuable library in political, historical, constitutional and general literature. In 1854, this library numbered 407 volumes. At this time, it has increased to about 1,200.”
1879-history-of-rock-county/15-rock-county-ch09-beloit.md, PDF p. 617 / book p. 621
Butterfield, C. W., et al. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871585.
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