George Howland Junior (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William Logan Rodman Gifford

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133287214X ISBN 13 : 9781332872145

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A portrait of a steadfast benefactor shaping a city’s culture and libraries
This biographical sketch chronicles the life of George Howland, jun., a longtime city leader whose public service and generosity helped grow New Bedford’s Free Public Library and other community institutions. It highlights his careful attention to the city’s evolving needs, his role in securing and expanding funding, and the lasting memorials that honor his work.

Across decades, the narrative traces his takings on behalf of libraries, savings institutions, and civic groups. It shows how a Quaker‑rooted sense of duty guided his decisions, from managing endowments to supporting education, religious missions, and urban improvements. The book also covers the response of friends and public bodies to his death, including resolutions and funeral observances that reflect the breadth of his influence.

What you’ll experience
- An accessible account of a 19th‑century civic leader’s life and values
- Details on philanthropic funding that expanded local libraries and education
- Insight into the networks of New Bedford public institutions and reform efforts
- A window into the era’s civic ceremonies and community recognition

Ideal for readers interested in local history, philanthropy, and the people who shaped New Bedford’s cultural landscape.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133287214X
• ISBN 13: 9781332872145
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 60
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