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Analyzing these cases historically through the dual lens of library history and transnational history, this dissertation provides a unique view of the role of information professions in promoting internationalism. The history provides further understanding of the evolution of these information dissemination and propaganda activities as they were implemented domestically and abroad toward enacting the transnational aspirations of internationalists during this period. Close reading of primary source materials shows not only the extent of participation of the library community in the internationalism movement of the early 20th century but also the manner by which both the library profession and the CEIP expressed agency and used the structure and ideals of the library movement to implement their respective and complimentary internationalist missions. Both organizations relied upon the movement toward public access to knowledge through libraries to advance their international goals. 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