Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Debate Index

This compact reference brings together the contents of dozens of debate manuals once scattered across the Carnegie Library’s shelves. Organized by subject, each entry lists the proposition, page numbers, and a brief note describing whether the source offers a full debate, a synopsis, or a collection of arguments. The index was originally a card system, now printed so scholars, teachers, and aspiring speakers can locate the exact material they need without leaf‑turning through each volume.

The second edition expands the original with a hundred new references, covering fresh topics such as industrial arbitration, child labor, and the emerging debate over a central bank. Updated cross‑references link related subjects, and added entries from popular handbooks make the collection even more comprehensive. For anyone preparing a debate, researching historical argumentation, or simply exploring the rhetorical landscape of the early 20th century, this guide saves time and points the way to the most relevant sources.