Article December 25, 2000 Issue

The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity previews in Boston

Mary Baker Eddy is regarded by those familiar with her as one of the most important women in United States religious history," declared Don W. Wilson, speaking at a gathering of Boston's civic and cultural leaders. "Yet the universe of people who know about her is quite small. We now all have the opportunity to correct that." Wilson is a former Archivist of the United States and a trustee of the newly established Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity. "The library's most important contribution is to ensure that her legacy endures the rest of this century and into the 22nd century."

The gathering, held just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, introduced the Boston community to The Mary Baker Eddy Library. The audience learned about how exhibits, programs, and research facilities of the library will provide a wealth of information and ongoing discourse about the life, times, and ideas of Mrs. Eddy.

"The library will open its doors broadly, and will welcome scholars, researchers, and the general public who are interested in spiritual ideas," said Virginia S. Harris, president of the library's Board of Trustees and chairman of The Christian Science Board of Directors. "There will be something of interest to everyone."

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