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- Collection: 1910-1919
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Survey of library site by John J. Dalton, October 8, 1913
The site, with a frontage of 60 feet on Weston Road by 140 feet on King Street was acquired in two parcels, the larger one from David Rowntree Junior for $1300 and the smaller one from Elizabeth Aiken for $650. The purchases were registered on…
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 Bertram of the Carnegie Corporation of New York instructs Joseph Nason on how to apply for funds
A copy of correspondence from James Bertram (Secretary, Carnegie Corporation) addressed to Joseph Nason (Treasurer, Library Board). Bertram instructs Nason to contact R. A. Franks (Treasurer, Carnegie Corporation) to apply for funds. Payments,…
The Carnegie Corporation of New York critiques proposed building plans for the Weston Public Library
A copy of correspondence from James Bertram (Secretary, Carnegie Corporation), outlining problems with the proposed plans for the Weston Public Library Building submitted on April 18, 1913. Bertram states the building is too long for its depth and…
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
Improvements to lighting above book stacks at the Weston Public Library
This letter from F.C. Henderson, addressed to Joseph Nason (Chairman, Weston Public Library Board), indicates that improvements to lighting above book stacks have been made.
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.
L. A. Lemaire agrees to deliver coal to the Weston Public Library
A copy of correspondence from L.A. Lemaire addressed to the Board of Management of the Weston Public Library. Lemaire agrees to deliver D. L & W. Scranton Coal from January 2, 1914 to April 1, 1915.
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…