1920-1929

Dublin Core

Title

1920-1929

Description

This collection contains documents and photos, both originals and copies, pertaining to the Weston Library from 1920 through to 1929.

Contributor

Weston Public Library
Weston Historical Society

Items in the 1920-1929 Collection

"Guns Give Historic Setting to Library"
This clipping from the "Times and Guide" dated August 29, 1923 describes the Library Board's decision to place two war trophy guns outside the library. Click here to see an image of the guns positioned outside the building.

"Weston Library Growth and Progress: Opened as a Mechanics' Institute in 1858, Public Library Listed in 1915
This document is an April 1925 clipping from the "Times and Guide." It features a paper written by Mr. K. A. Cockburn (Chairman, Weston Public School Board), that highlights the growth and development of the library over time.

Weston: a good town to live in; what Weston has to offer you
This brochure gives reasons why Weston was a good place to live in including its "importance as an industrial centre," "superior education facilities for boys and girls," and close proximity of other amenities.

James Bertram of the Carnegie Corporation requests statistics about Weston Public Library
This letter from James Bertram (Secretary, Carnegie Corporation) is a request for statistics pertaining to the Weston Public Library. It appears that this is the third time such a request has been made, and statistics were not forwarded to the…

Receipt for steel book supports from Ryerson Press
This receipt, made out to Miss. Ruth Rothery (Librarian, Weston Public Library), is for five dozen steel book supports that the library purchased for $10.05.

Mr. K. A. Cockburn is appointed to the Weston Public Library Board
This letter from Harry G. Musson (Clerk, Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner - Town of Weston) informs Dr. H. C. Roos, Secretary, Weston Public Library Board, that K. A. Cockburn has been appointed to Library Board.

Canons positioned outside the Weston Library
This image shows the Weston Library, located adjacent King Street Public School, with two World War I canons positioned outside the entrance of the building.