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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1975
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED184587 |
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- The Public Library Movement in Nineteenth Century Wisconsin. Colson, John C. Political Issues Public Libraries Social Change Social Development State History United States History The inception and development of the public library in Wisconsin as a tax-supported popular library governed by an autonomous appointed board is discussed in detail. Topics covered include the evolution of legislation for public libraries for Wisconsin and other states; the history of library associations, or social libraries, transplanted from New England, with a discussion of their activities; the transition from library associations to public libraries, viewed as an effort to reach individuals in a more educational manner; and the development and political issues of the public library movement. A 9-page selected bibliography and appendices containing historical materials on the library associations, public library legislation, and gifts to public libraries in Wisconsin are attached. (SW)