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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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.
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