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

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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