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Proceedings at the Opening of the Seattle Public Library Building (Classic Reprint): December 19, 1906; The Gift of Andrew Carnegie: December 19, 1906; The Gift of Andrew Carnegie (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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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
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Proceedings at the Opening of the Seattle Public Library Building: December 19
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Paperback. Zustand: 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 Full of historical detail and impassioned pleas for the value of lifelong learning, this volume is a fascinating historical document and a testament to the essential value of the public library.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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331402770_0
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Proceedings at the Opening of the Seattle Public Library Building December 19, 1906 The Gift of Andrew Carnegie Classic Reprint
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