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Portrait of Rexford G. Tugwell


	The Greenbelt branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is home to the Tugwell Special Collection. This collection focuses on the history of Greenbelt, MD, from the town’s earliest planning stages in the mid 1930’s through the present day. It is a record of Greenbelt’s past, and educates future generations on the town’s significance.


	The Tugwell Special Collection honors the achievements of Rexford Guy Tugwell (1891-1979). The collection features information on the development of Greenbelt communities in the United States, planned communities, city planning, and consumer cooperatives.


	Frequently Asked Questions about the Tugwell Special Collection

		Who was Rexford G. Tugwell? What is in the Tugwell Special Collection? How is the collection organized? When can I use the Tugwell Special Collection? How can I get help using the Tugwell Special Collection? I am looking for other resources about the City of Greenbelt Can I search the collection online? Where is the Tugwell Special Collection? How do I get to the Greenbelt Library? Is the collection wheelchair accessible? How can I volunteer in the Tugwell Special Collection? Can you send me a brochure? Are there any special events coming up?


	Acknowledgment: This web prototype was created by Rita M. Cacas as a field study project (LBSC 707 Summer II, Prof. Simmons-Hodo) in cooperation with the PGCMLS-Greenbelt Library, some LBSC 708 colleagues, and the University of Maryland, College of Information Studies. Created on 7-29-01 and last modified: 12-11-01.(c) Rita M. Cacas 2001 Your feedback and recommendations are appreciated! Send them to: comments@info.prge.lib.md.us