On opening in 1900, the library had 70,000 books and fewer than 100 manuscripts and by 2012, more than 250,000 printed volumes and over one million manuscripts and archival items.
The library was opening in 1900. The library had 70,000 books. The library had fewer than 100 manuscripts and by 2012 and over one million manuscripts and archival items.2012 was more than 250,000 printed volumes.