Free to All: Carnegie Libraries and American Culture, 1890-1920 Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Free to All: Carnegie Libraries and American Culture, 1890-1920 Book

Familiar landmarks in hundreds of American towns, Carnegie libraries today seem far from controversial. However, Abigail A. Van Slyck shows that the classical facades and symmetrical plans of these buildings often mask a complex and contentious history. "This well-written and extensively researched work is a welcome addition to the history of architecture, librarianship, and philanthropy".--Joanne Passet, JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY. 79 photos.Read More

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  • 0226850323
  • 9780226850320
  • AA Van Slyck
  • 11 June 1998
  • Chicago University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 294
  • New edition
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