"The purpose of this paper is (1) to study in detail the history and development of public library service in the towns of Anderson County--Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, and Pendleton--and the bookmobile service, and (2) to trace the development of the Anderson County Library system from its organization in 1958 until the present time. Such a study should prove of value to the staff of the Anderson County Library and other interested citizens. It will serve both as a tribute to those who pioneered for library service in the county and as a stimulus to those presently engaged in extending this service"--Introduction. / "August, 1961." / At head of title: Florida State University. / Typescript. / "Submitted to the Graduate School of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Advisor: Ruth H. Rockwood, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references.