KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY

JACKSONVILLE, FL

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Karpeles Manuscript Library in Jacksonville, FL is a museum and library devoted to preserving and displaying significant documents from history. Founded in 1983 by David and Marsha Karpeles, the library is the largest private holding of important manuscripts in the world. It currently houses more than one million documents in its eleven locations around the United States.

The Karpeles Manuscript Library in Jacksonville is located on Riverside Avenue in the historic San Marco district. The library displays important documents from the 14th century up to the present day, covering a wide range of topics such as science and technology, literature, religion, and politics. Its collection includes original manuscripts, letters, diaries, and other documents from famous historical figures including Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson.

In addition to the manuscripts, the library also offers educational programs designed to increase awareness of the importance of preserving and displaying historical documents. It also offers special exhibits, lectures, and other events. The library is open to the public and admission is free.

The Karpeles Manuscript Library in Jacksonville is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and curious minds. Its mission is to provide access to important documents from history and to promote education and appreciation of these documents. With its impressive collection and educational offerings, the library is a must-see for anyone interested in history.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JACKSONVILLE FL. US MID #8401200915

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARU MUSEUM
101 W 1ST ST
JACKSONVILLE
FL
32206-4929

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KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY Information

MID # 8401200915
Name KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARU MUSEUM
Alternate Name KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 593132767
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 533,818
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.337046, -81.656803
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 001100
US Census Block: 2025