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Boston Public Library
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Author : Catherine J. Willis
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011
Boston Public Library written by Catherine J. Willis and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
The Boston Public Library (BPL) was the first large municipally funded public library in the United States. Although the library was founded in 1848, the original idea was first proposed by French ventriloquist Alexandre Vattemare in 1841. In 1854, the library opened to the public in two rooms in a schoolhouse on Mason Street. Just four years later, the building on Boylston Street opened with 88,789 items. In 1871, the BPL was the first library in the country to open a branch, and by 1895, when the new central library was opened in Copley Square, 29 branches and reading rooms had opened. Charles Follen McKim was the principal architect of the new building, which is noted for its perfect proportions, magnificent murals, and beautiful ornamentation throughout the building. The tremendous growth of the library made it necessary to build an addition, and in 1972, the new building designed by Philip Johnson was opened.
Boston Public Library A Centennial History
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Author : Walter Muir Whitehill
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Release Date : 2018-11-10
Boston Public Library A Centennial History written by Walter Muir Whitehill and has been published by Franklin Classics Trade Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-10 with History categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Public Libraries And Their Communities
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Author : Kay Ann Cassell
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2021-04-02
Public Libraries And Their Communities written by Kay Ann Cassell and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Thisis the first public library text to look at the administration of the public library as essentially different from that of other library types. It also emphasizes the crucial nature of advocacy, promotion, and marketing and demonstrates how each public library can identify and meet the needs of its own particular community.
Public Libraries In The United States Of America
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Author : Warren
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
Public Libraries In The United States Of America written by Warren and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with Descriptive cataloging categories.
Part Of Our Lives
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Author : Wayne A. Wiegand
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2015
Part Of Our Lives written by Wayne A. Wiegand and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
Challenges conventional thinking and top-down definitions, instead drawing on the library user's perspective to argue that the public library's most important function is providing commonplace reading materials and public space. Challenges a professional ethos about public libraries and their responsibilities to fight censorship and defend intellectual freedom. Demonstrates that the American public library has been (with some notable exceptions) a place that welcomed newcomers, accepted diversity, and constructed community since the end of the 19th century. Shows how stories that cultural authorities have traditionally disparaged- i.e. books that are not "serious"- have often been transformative for public library users.
Public Libraries In The United States Of America
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Author : Charles A. Cutter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
Public Libraries In The United States Of America written by Charles A. Cutter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with Libraries categories.
The Atlas Of Boston History
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Author : Nancy S. Seasholes
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2019-10-10
The Atlas Of Boston History written by Nancy S. Seasholes and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-10 with History categories.
Few American cities possess a history as long, rich, and fascinating as Boston’s. A site of momentous national political events from the Revolutionary War through the civil rights movement, Boston has also been an influential literary and cultural capital. From ancient glaciers to landmaking schemes and modern infrastructure projects, the city’s terrain has been transformed almost constantly over the centuries. The Atlas of Boston History traces the city’s history and geography from the last ice age to the present with beautifully rendered maps. Edited by historian Nancy S. Seasholes, this landmark volume captures all aspects of Boston’s past in a series of fifty-seven stunning full-color spreads. Each section features newly created thematic maps that focus on moments and topics in that history. These maps are accompanied by hundreds of historical and contemporary illustrations and explanatory text from historians and other expert contributors. They illuminate a wide range of topics including Boston’s physical and economic development, changing demography, and social and cultural life. In lavishly produced detail, The Atlas of Boston History offers a vivid, refreshing perspective on the development of this iconic American city. Contributors Robert J. Allison, Robert Charles Anderson, John Avault, Joseph Bagley, Charles Bahne, Laurie Baise, J. L. Bell, Rebekah Bryer, Aubrey Butts, Benjamin L. Carp, Amy D. Finstein, Gerald Gamm, Richard Garver, Katherine Grandjean, Michelle Granshaw, James Green, Dean Grodzins, Karl Haglund, Ruth-Ann M. Harris, Arthur Krim, Stephanie Kruel, Kerima M. Lewis, Noam Maggor, Dane A. Morrison, James C. O’Connell, Mark Peterson, Marshall Pontrelli, Gayle Sawtelle, Nancy S. Seasholes, Reed Ueda, Lawrence J. Vale, Jim Vrabel, Sam Bass Warner, Jay Wickersham, and Susan Wilson
Bulletin Of The Public Library
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Author : Providence Public Library (R.I.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1895
Bulletin Of The Public Library written by Providence Public Library (R.I.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1895 with categories.
Public Libraries In The United States Of America
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Author : United States. Office of Education
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
Public Libraries In The United States Of America written by United States. Office of Education and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with Libraries categories.
Public Libraries In The United States Of America
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Author : United States. Bureau of Education
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
Public Libraries In The United States Of America written by United States. Bureau of Education and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Libraries categories.