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| PARO R.G. 10 Provincial Library Administrative files, 1933-1964 |
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"...I have contrived an arrangement for the back of a small car which I use, by which I can carry about three hundred books. It is a series of drawers which when taken out and set on end become book shelves. It can be set up in about 2 minutes. For all sorts of conventions, fairs and meetings where you want to display books to back up your words, I have found it of great service." -- Miss Nora Bateson, Director, Carnegie Library Demonstration.
From 1933-1936, Prince Edward Island was the site of a demonstration project to establish a regional library system, funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. $60,000 US was donated to hire staff, purchase books and materials, in an effort to entice communities to commit to reading and support a library building in their area. | | Next>>> | | Previous<<< |
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