Friends of the Library

Historical information regarding the organization known as Friends of the Library

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2500 BCE

First References

First written evidence of the Friends of the Library in Old Kingdom Egypt. Validity is still debated.
39 CE

A Time of Turmoil

Records from Rome, Egypt and Judea reveal various groups within those countries discussing the "Library."
1215 CE

Kingdom of Suddene
Political event

The newly liberated kingdom sends representatives to the Friends meeting.
1231 CE

Kitezh bows out

Kitezh's membership was brief, and little documented, save for a footnote indicating that the representative was quietly determined to find someone who could access the Library. No information exists regarding her success or failure.
1400 CE

The Vatican Library joins
Diplomatic action

The Vatican library was officially created in 1475, but its association with the Friends can be documented at least 75 years before this.