"The columns of the Caroliniana Library evoke a sense of heritage, continuity, and quietude. We think of the building as a local landmark. In reality, however, it is neither quiet nor local. It is a hive of activity, and it becomes more meaningful when we remember outside forces that have influ...

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1. Verfasser:	Bryan, John M. 1942- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Columbia, South Carolina The University of South Carolina Press [2020]
Schlagworte:	South Caroliniana Library Geschichte South Caroliniana Library / History Academic libraries / South Carolina / History Library buildings / South Carolina / History Columbia (S.C.) / Buildings, structures, etc Mills, Robert / 1781-1855 Academic libraries Buildings Library buildings South Carolina South Carolina / Columbia History
Zusammenfassung:	"The columns of the Caroliniana Library evoke a sense of heritage, continuity, and quietude. We think of the building as a local landmark. In reality, however, it is neither quiet nor local. It is a hive of activity, and it becomes more meaningful when we remember outside forces that have influenced every aspect of its evolution. The Caroliniana building was designed by Robert Mills and built in 1840 as the first freestanding academic library in the United States. It served the college for a century. When the college became a university and, in 1940, built a larger library, the historic Mills building became the home of "Caroliniana"-material related to the history of the state"--
Beschreibung:	xiv, 170 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten 27x27 cm
ISBN:	9781643360645