1910-1919

Dublin Core

Title

1910-1919

Description

This collection contains documents and photos, both originals and copies, pertaining to the Weston Library from 1910 through to 1919.

Contributor

Weston Public Library
Weston Historical Society

Items in the 1910-1919 Collection

Application for Position of Caretaker
A copy of applications for the position of Caretaker by Joseph Combden (left) and Henry Roberts (right), as requested by Joseph Nason here.

Weston Public Library Donates Books to the Toronto Free Hospital For Consumptives
This letter from the Lady Superintendent of the Toronto Free Hospital for Consumptives is adressed to Joseph Nason (Chairman, Weston Public Library). The letter thanks the Weston Public Library for their donation of 130 books.

Carnegie Corporation of New York funds construction of public library in Weston
Carnegie Corporation of New York provides funding of $10, 000 to build what is now the Weston Branch of the Toronto Public Library. Correspondence via R.A. Franks, Treasurer of the Carnegie Corporation.

Carnegie Corporation of New York requests statistics for Carnegie libraries
Correspondence from James Bertram (Secretary, Carengie Corporation) requesting statistics for Carnegie libraries in Weston. Bertram is concerned specifically about the extent of financial support the library had been recieving since 1907.

James Joseph Shaw applies for caretaker position at the Weston Public Library
A copy of correspondence from James Joseph Shaw to the Committee of the Weston Public Library. Shaw applies for a Caretaker position at the library, and vows to carry out his duties "to the satisfaction of the committe, and for the convenience and…

Certificate to release payment for worker assisting in construction of the Weston Library
Copy of a certificate, verifying that F.C Henderson is entitled to a payment of $85 for the materials purchased and work done in the erection of the Weston Public Library. The certificate is signed by one of the architects involved in the…

Immediate request for photographs of Weston Library by Inspector of Libraries
A copy of correspondence from Walter R. Nursery, Inspector of Libraries, for photographs of the interior and exterior of the Weston Library for reproduction in the Annual Report.

Request for names of any men or women connected with the Weston Library involved in active service
A copy of correspondence from Walter R. Nursery, Inspector of Libraries, for the names of any men or women affiliated with the Weston Library, who joined the Canadian Contingent, Military or "other organization with the object of engaging in Active…

Weston Public Library accepts applications for caretaker position
A copy of a message from Joesph Nason (Treasurer, Weston Public Library) calling for applications for the position of Caretaker at the library, for a salary of $150 per annum. An example of the applications recieved by the Weston Library can be seen…

Robert Combden applies for position of caretaker at the Weston Library
A copy of an application for the position of Caretaker by Joseph Combden, as requested by Joseph Nason