Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum
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| Location | 20 West Street Northampton, Massachusetts, United States |
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| Named for | Charles Edward Forbes Calvin Coolidge |
| Completed | October 23, 1894 (building) |
| Management | Forbes Library |
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| Architect | William C. Brocklesby |
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48th Governor of Massachusetts
30th President of the United States
Vice Presidential and Presidential campaigns
Post-presidency
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The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 30th U.S. president Calvin Coolidge.
Location
[edit | edit source]The library is located at the Forbes Library in Northampton, Massachusetts,[1] where Coolidge practiced law and served as mayor.[2]
Foundation
[edit | edit source]The Coolidge Library began in 1920 when Coolidge began donating various records and memorabilia to the Forbes Library. This collection was furthered in 1956 when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Room at the behest of Grace Coolidge.[3]
See also
[edit | edit source]Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Forbes Library (2009-12-21), Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum. Retrieved 2011-04-30.
- ^ Buckley, Kerry W. (ed.) (2004) A Place Called Paradise: Culture and Community in Northampton, Massachusetts, 1654–2004. p. 459. Northampton, MA. Historic Northampton. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)..
- ^ Forbes Library (2009-12-21), Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum. Retrieved 2011-04-30.
External links
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- Coolidge Foundation
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Categories:
- Calvin Coolidge
- Presidential libraries
- Libraries in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- Museums in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- Presidential museums in Massachusetts
- Buildings and structures in Northampton, Massachusetts
- 1920 establishments in Massachusetts
- History of Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- Libraries established in 1920
- Museums established in 1920