The Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore - Peabody, George
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The Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore is a book that delves into the history of the Peabody Institute, a cultural and educational institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The book features a collection of letters written by the institute's founder, George Peabody, as well as papers relating to its dedication and history. The Peabody Institute was established in 1857 by George Peabody, a wealthy philanthropist who wanted to create a center for cultural and intellectual pursuits in Baltimore. The institute was designed to provide access to education, music, and the arts for the…mehr

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The Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore is a book that delves into the history of the Peabody Institute, a cultural and educational institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The book features a collection of letters written by the institute's founder, George Peabody, as well as papers relating to its dedication and history. The Peabody Institute was established in 1857 by George Peabody, a wealthy philanthropist who wanted to create a center for cultural and intellectual pursuits in Baltimore. The institute was designed to provide access to education, music, and the arts for the people of Baltimore, regardless of their social or economic standing. The book contains a comprehensive collection of letters written by George Peabody, which provide insight into his vision for the institute and his dedication to its success. In addition, the book includes papers relating to the institute's dedication, which took place in 1866, as well as its subsequent history. The Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cultural and educational institutions in the United States. It offers a unique perspective on the establishment and development of one of the most important cultural institutions in Baltimore and provides insight into the life and vision of its founder, George Peabody.Up To January 1, 1868.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
George Peabody is a lifelong environmental and cultural preservation activist. He is Administrator of the Meduxnekeag River Association, a community based, non-profit, land trust organization in Woodstock, New Brunswick, dedicated to preserving the Appalachian Hardwood Forest and riparian environments of the river's watershed. He is the author of Schools Days: The One-Room Schools of Maritime Canada, Kings Landing: A Living History, and editor of East Coast Limericks, and Best Maritime Short Stories. He lives alongside the Wolastoq in Lower Woodstock near the site of the original Peabody farm and maintains a market garden at Kirkland. He is preparing a book on the natural and cultural history of the Meduxnekeag River watershed.