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| Autor/in | Wright, A. J. |
|---|---|
| Titel | Carnegie Comes to Union Springs. The Development of an Alabama Public Library. A Research Proposal. |
| Quelle | (1990), (19 Seiten)
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Stellungnahme; Community Influence; Community Support; Cultural Context; Library Development; Local History; Private Financial Support; Public Libraries; Research Proposals; Rural Sociology; Social History; Socioeconomic Influences |
| Abstract | This proposal examines the formation of the Carnegie Library at Union Springs, Alabama, in the context of the rural society from which it grew. It is suggested that the availability of detailed research into the dynamics of this library's formation may help historians identify factors that support the advent of public libraries, regardless of their locations, and may assist the library profession to better articulate methods to help floundering public libraries. It is proposed that several independent variables be examined in varying depth, including: (1) the confluence of Carnegie's philanthropy with the local philanthropic impulse and civic pride; (2) local leadership from elected officials, library association members, and community leaders; (3) the presence of supporters of the local subscription library and their backgrounds; (4) the presence of enough wealth in the county to support Carnegie's matching funds requirement; (5) the backing of the local newspaper; (6) the influence of populism; and (7) the presence of general cultural factors--e.g., the public library movement throughout the southeast, the growth of public education, and the relative lack of racial and political turmoil. (22 references) (SD) |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
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