Welcome from the Director

The Boston Athenæum, a membership library, first opened its doors in 1807, and its rich history as a library and cultural institution has been well documented in the annals of Boston’s cultural life. Today we remain a vibrant and active institution that serves a wide variety of members and scholars...
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Athenæum Authors

A new series of authors who have been members of the Boston Athenæum

 

Walter Muir Whitehill