| Description |
1 online resource (192 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) and index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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Carnegie Corporation of New York. |
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Carnegie Corporation of New York. |
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Public libraries -- Ontario -- History.
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Public libraries. |
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Ontario. |
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History. |
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Library buildings -- Ontario.
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Library buildings. |
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Library architecture -- Ontario.
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Library architecture. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Black, John B.
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Langmead, Stephen.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Beckman, Margaret, 1925- Best gift. Toronto [Ont.] : Dundurn Press, 1984 (DLC) 84243472 |
| ISBN |
9781554883110 (electronic book) |
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1554883113 (electronic book) |
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9781554885596 (electronic book) |
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1554885590 (electronic book) |
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9781770700505 |
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1770700501 |
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9780919670822 |
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0919670822 |
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