Free books for all :: the public library movement in Ontario, 1850-1930 /

Free Books for All provides a detailed and reflective account of the people. groups, communities, and ideas that shaped library development in the decades between 1850 and 1930, from Egerton Ryerson to George Locke, from Mechanics Institutes to renovated Carnegie libraries. A chronological narrative...

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1. Verfasser: Bruce, Lorne, 1948-
Körperschaften: Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ontario. Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Toronto ; Niagra Falls : Dundurn Press, 1994.
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Zusammenfassung:Free Books for All provides a detailed and reflective account of the people. groups, communities, and ideas that shaped library development in the decades between 1850 and 1930, from Egerton Ryerson to George Locke, from Mechanics Institutes to renovated Carnegie libraries. A chronological narrative, lively writings by the people involved, tables, maps, graphs, and period photographs combine to tell the stories of the librarians, trustees, educators, politicians, and library users who contributed to Ontario's early public library system. The book brings to life a fascinating period of library h.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xix, 347 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781554881703
1554881706

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