Examines the history of the proprietary Bradford Library and Literary Society over two centuries following its establishment in 1774 as a major cultural institution for the town's prosperous middle classes. Describes and discusses the institution's locations, its membership, finances, regulatory arrangements, as well as the contributions of its librarians and the complexion of its book stock, book loans and book selection.
BT - Library History IS - 3 LA - English N2 -Examines the history of the proprietary Bradford Library and Literary Society over two centuries following its establishment in 1774 as a major cultural institution for the town's prosperous middle classes. Describes and discusses the institution's locations, its membership, finances, regulatory arrangements, as well as the contributions of its librarians and the complexion of its book stock, book loans and book selection.
PY - 2006 SP - 213 EP - 26 T2 - Library History TI - The Bradford Library and Literary Society, 1774-1980 VL - 22 ER -