And so, beginning with his own impressive collection, Harry began numbering books chronologically: 1, 2, 3, and so on. Unlike traditional libraries that rely on the Dewey Decimal Classification to divide books into categories based on subject, this library featured only one subject: Fishing. Did you know that beneath the surface of the International Game Fish Association Headquarters lies a treasure trove of piscatorial information? □□️ Let’s dive into the fascinating history of the world’s largest recreational fishing library as we celebrate its 50th anniversary! □ Even before its inception in 1973, IGFA Vice President Elwood Harry dreamed of a library that could collect, preserve, and share the world's most extensive collection of fishing literature, artwork, and historical records to serve as a global repository for materials related to recreational fishing.
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