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Author Beckman, Margaret, 1925-

Title The best gift : a record of the Carnegie libraries in Ontario / by Margaret Beckman, Stephen Langmead, John Black ; with a foreword by Susan Fish
Published Toronto [Ont.] : Dundurn Press, 1984

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Description 1 online resource (192 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps
Contents Introduction : Andrew Carnegie and his library philanthropy -- Ontario libraries before 1900 -- "Letter of promise" -- "Effective accommodation" -- Ontario Carnegie libraries
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Carnegie Corporation of New York.
SUBJECT Carnegie Corporation of New York fast
Subject Public libraries -- Ontario -- History
Library buildings -- Ontario
Library architecture -- Ontario
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- Archives & Special Libraries.
Library architecture
Library buildings
Public libraries
Ontario
Genre/Form Electronic books
History
Form Electronic book
Author Black, John B
Langmead, Stephen, 1933-
ISBN 9781554883110
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9781554885596
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