That sentiment has always rung true in Appalachia, no matter how remote.
Who Were The Bookwomen?
The books and library services were geared almost always towards children living in geographically isolated areas.
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How Did The Pack Horse Library Project Work?
The Bookwomen were paid for their labor and services, which included facilitating donation and delivery of the books.
The books, on the other hand, were largely donated by members of the community.
Credit:Kentucky State Librarian, Archives and Records Management Division – Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Many Appalachian community elders and historians invoked the historyand imaginationof pack horse librarians who paved the way.
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Moss Brennan.
