This talk explores the relationship between the scholars who use research libraries and the millionaires who built them. Albert Hurtado is the Paul H. and Doris Eaton Travis Chair in American History at the University of Oklahoma and the Los Angeles Times Distinguished Fellow at The Huntington for 2007–08.

Men of Wealth, Men of Letters: Henry Huntington and the Builders of California’s Great Libraries (2008 Founder’s Day Lecture)

A collection of Founder's Day Lectures throughout the years at The Huntingon.

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Men of Wealth, Men of Letters: Henry Huntington and the Builders of California’s Great Libraries (2008 Founder’s Day Lecture)

Men of Wealth, Men of Letters: Henry Huntington and the Builders of California’s Great Libraries (2008 Founder’s Day Lecture)