Library Card of Russell H. Conwell
75th Anniversary
Item Info
Item No: 75A0341
Title: Library Card of Russell H. Conwell
Media Type:
Printed Material
Original Image Location: Free Library of Philadelphia
Notes: "The Free Library Association of the City of Philadelphia. To John Thomson, Secretary, Room 163, City Hall, Philadelphia. I agree to become a member of The Free Library Association of the City of Philadelphia, and to pay the annual dues of five dollars. Russell H. Conwell, 2020 No. Broad St. This slip ought to state when regular dues are payable." Inscription in pencil: "$5 recd; reg." Russell Conwell was the founder and first president of Temple University; the pastor of The Baptist Temple (Philadelphia); and known for his essay, Acres of Diamonds.