Edwin Castagna, 1973 July 20
Abstract
Edwin Castagna was the Director of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland, from 1960-1974. In this oral history interview, he discusses his personal background and war experiences. Castagna also talks about the purpose of a library, media hardware and the book, Pratt Library programs and position as a state library source center, the Henry L. Mencken Collection, pornography, and the future of the book.
Dates
- 1973 July 20
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
120 Minutes (Audio recording)
46 Pages (Transcript)
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Originals
Originally recorded on two audio cassettes.
Processing Information
There are an additional 34 pages of supplementary material (biographical data, articles, and newspaper clippings) included after the transcript.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org