The Handbook of Texas Libraries (Austin, 1904) recently issued by the Texas State Library Association, and edited by the secretary, Mr. P. L. Windsor, is a neat pamphlet of eighty-six pages, besides seventeen full-page plates. It contains information concerning the association, historical sketches of some Texas libraries, pictures and plans of numerous library buildings within the state, and, finally, miscellaneous information, of value to library organizers, relative to library legislation, library commissions, the American Library Association, and Carnegie gifts.

The pamphlet is an evidence of the wisdom of having formed a state library association, for it contains information of practical value not to be found elsewhere, and, besides, it will do much to arouse an interest in libraries. The facts presented show that Texas has recently experienced a very rapid library development, particularly in the erection of good buildings. On the Carnegie foundation alone seventeen handsome libraries have been or are being constructed.

The historical sketches are given separately in alphabetical order according to the names of the towns where the libraries are located. No general view of the library growth and conditions in the state is presented. Such a summary would be a welcome addition.

This pamphlet may be had by sending five cents postage to Mr. P. L. Windsor, Austin, Texas.

How to cite:
"Handbook of Texas Libraries", Volume 008, Number 2, Southwestern Historical Quarterly Online, Page 193. http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/publications/journals/shq/online/v008/n2/review_63.html
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