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1. www.library.jhu.edu › library-hours › george-peabodyGeorge Peabody Library - Sheridan Libraries

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   The George Peabody Library is a special collections library on Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute campus in Mount Vernon. It is home to more than 300,000 volumes and is a non-circulating library open to the public.

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2. peabody.jhu.edu › explore-peabody › our-historyOur History | Peabody Institute

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   Our History. With a philanthropic gift of $1.4 million, George Peabody founded the Peabody Institute in Baltimore in 1857. From its beginnings as the first conservatory in the United States—founded alongside an art gallery, a library, and a lecture series—the Peabody Institute has brought together a community of artists, teachers, and ...

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   Born in 1795, George Peabody was a forerunner to modern-day philanthropy and was widely known for his generosity towards educational initiatives, affordable housing, and the arts. Here are 5...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_PeabodyGeorge Peabody - Wikipedia

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   George Peabody (February 18, 1795 – November 4, 1869) was an American financier and philanthropist. He is often considered the father of modern philanthropy. Born into a poor family in Massachusetts, Peabody went into business in dry goods and later into banking.

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   Feb 23, 2023 · The George Peabody Library today houses special edition books, including a first edition of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. The Peabody Institute was founded by George Peabody as a cultural institution for the citizens of Baltimore in 1857.

7. www.atlasobscura.com › places › george-peabody-libraryGeorge Peabody Library – Baltimore, Maryland - Atlas Obscura

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   Feb 23, 2015 · Built in 1878 at the behest of philanthropist George Peabody, the library was originally part of an arts and culture institute—America’s first music conservatory—that he created to be available...

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   What is the George Peabody Library?

   • The George Peabody Library is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful library spaces in the world, but is also an essential space for teaching and research. Formerly the Library of the Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore, the library’s collection dates from the founding of the Peabody Institute in 1857.

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   What books are in the George Peabody Library?

   • The George Peabody Library today houses special edition books, including a first edition of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. The Peabody Institute was founded by George Peabody as a cultural institution for the citizens of Baltimore in 1857.

   George Peabody Library: Past and present

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   What is the Peabody Library doing in Baltimore?

   • Additionally, Peabody Library collaborates with different organizations across Baltimore. As part of the Peabody Ballroom Experience, for instance, the Peabody Library has recently begun hosting an annual LGBTQ+ dance event where the performances are informed by books in the collection.

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   Who founded the Peabody Institute?

   • Formerly the Library of the Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore, the library’s collection dates from the founding of the Peabody Institute in 1857. In that year, George Peabody, a Massachusetts-born philanthropist, dedicated the Peabody Institute to the citizens of Baltimore in appreciation of their “kindness and hospitality.”

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   How many books are in the Peabody Library?

   • In an interview with The News-Letter, Paul Espinosa, curator of the Peabody Library, explained that the structure was originally built to house 100,000 books, but the collection soon surpassed that. “Even though the Institute was founded in 1857, by 1875 they realized they needed much more space for the growing library.

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   How much did the Peabody Institute cost?

   • Among the list are: 1857 The Peabody Institute (now the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University), Baltimore: $1,400,000. By including a complex involving a library, an academy of music, and an art gallery, his goal was to promote the moral, intellectual and artistic opportunities for the People of Baltimore.

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9. blogs.library.jhu.edu › 2018 › 03Have You Visited the George Peabody Library?

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   Mar 16, 2018 · To learn about the different collections, please visit our online guide. Customized rare books sessions can also be arranged at the Peabody Library for your classes. Several of our faculty members from different departments bring their classes every semester to the Peabody.