Chapter C: B. ALLEN, Pastor

Knox Presbyterian Church

“No greater blessing has come to the colored people of Louisville in
the form of an institution than the Public Library.”

E. G. HARRIS, _Pastor_
Plymouth Congregational Church

“The Public Library has been of more value to the community than we
can possibly express.”

DR. W. H. SHEPPARD,
Former Missionary to Africa

“The Colored Library in Louisville as a public institution is not
only profitable but indispensable to our people.”

DR. P. R. PETERS, _Editor_
The Colored Herald

“The Library since its establishment has proven to be the most
valuable asset of the community.”

LEE L. BROWN, _Editor_
Louisville News

“The two Colored Branch libraries have met a great need among our
people in their general development.”