The best gift: a record of the Carnegie libraries in Ontario
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1. Verfasser: Beckman, Margaret (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Toronto [Ont.] Dundurn Press 1984
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) and index
Introduction : Andrew Carnegie and his library philanthropy -- Ontario libraries before 1900 -- "Letter of promise" -- "Effective accommodation" -- Ontario Carnegie libraries
This book is a vivid reminder of the early days of library development in Ontario. The beautiful buildings which still grace Ontario towns and villages, as illustrated, are a part of our provincial heritage. By the turn of the century, a public library was perceived as an important element in the civic fabric of almost every Ontario community. However, the introduction of the Carnegie grants for library buildings gave impetus to the Ontario government programme for library development, and provided a focus for increased suport of library services. Rivalry among neighbouring communities to secu
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (192 pages)
ISBN:0919670822
1554883113
1554885590
1770700501
9780919670822
9781554883110
9781554885596
9781770700505

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