Proceedings at the Opening of the Seattle Public Library Building (Classic Reprint): December 19, 1906; The Gift of Andrew Carnegie - Couverture souple

Name: Proceedings at the Opening of the Seattle Public Library Building (Classic Reprint): December 19, 1906; The Gift of Andrew Carnegie
Author: Author, Unknown
ISBN: 9781331402770

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9781331402770: Proceedings at the Opening of the Seattle Public Library Building (Classic Reprint): December 19, 1906; The Gift of Andrew Carnegie

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ISBN 10 : 1331402778 ISBN 13 : 9781331402770

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Public library, public duty: a landmark address on Seattle’s library opening .

This nonfiction volume presents the ceremonial remarks and reflections surrounding the December 1906 opening of the Seattle Public Library, highlighting the gift of Andrew Carnegie and the library’s role in education, democracy, and community life. Rich with ideas about literacy, opportunity, and the responsibilities of citizens, it offers a dramatic glimpse into a pivotal moment in American public culture.

In these pages, readers encounter arguments that a free library serves as a foundation for equal access to knowledge, the importance of educating the young, and the ongoing work of building a stronger democracy. The text blends ceremonial oration with practical visions for libraries as centers of learning, imagination, and civic engagement.

Insights into the rationale for public funding and support of libraries
Discussion of education’s role from childhood through higher learning
Contemplation of reading’s impact on character, society, and democracy
Historical context around Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy and the library’s mission

Ideal for readers of history, public policy, and those curious about the cultural and civic forces that shaped early 20th-century American libraries.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331402778
ISBN 13: 9781331402770
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 39
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Proceedings at the Opening of the Seattle Public Library Building: December 19

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ISBN 10 : 1331402778 ISBN 13 : 9781331402770

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book was compiled to celebrate the opening of a new public library, a gift donated by Andrew Carnegie in 1906. The author takes this opportunity to discuss the importance of public libraries in a growing democracy, with their ability to provide an education that extends beyond the traditional classroom, providing lifelong learning. The author traces the history of public libraries in Seattle and the struggles faced to establish such an institution in the city. The author also discusses the role of the library in preserving the literary and cultural heritage of a community, and serving as a meeting place for scholars and readers alike. Full of historical detail and impassioned pleas for the value of lifelong learning, this volume is a fascinating historical document and a testament to the essential value of the public library. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331402770_0

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