- CA BWGPL LHC-Libr-LibraryLife-1990s-OS8947
- Stuk
- 1995-04-24
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The manual checkout at the Bradford W.G. Public Library. Photo taken just prior to computerization.
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Part of Local History Collection
The manual checkout at the Bradford W.G. Public Library. Photo taken just prior to computerization.
Library news: Construction begins!
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A newspaper article by Anita Sikma of the Bradford Public Library about construction beginning on the new library at 100 Holland Court in Bradford.
"Pinch me! Is it really happening? Construction is underway for the new Bradford Public Library. W.G. Gallagher the contractor, is working on the site..."
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Library donations can be any amount
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A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new library at 100 Holland Court.
"I would like to try and clear up a slight misunderstanding between some of our businesses and the Bradford Library fundraising committee...They will be very happy to receive any donation of any size..."
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Will that be four zeros, or three?
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A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Is anyone out there confused as to how much money the library fundraising committee is hoping to raise?...The fundraising goal for the library is not $25,000 but $250,000. A quarter of a million dollars. Six digits. A Lot of money...."
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$10,000 anonymous donation made to library fund
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A newspaper article about a donation towards a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"An anonymous donation of $10,000 has been received by the library fundraising committee..."
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First draft of library study completed
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A newspaper article about building a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report...If plans stay roughly on schedule, the consultants believe architectural proposals may be sought early this fall..."
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A newspaper article about the building of a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
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A newspaper article about the unveiling of a planning model for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a photograph of the building model and (L-R): Dennis Roughley (Town Councillor), Eleanor Sherbo ( Library Board Chairperson), Bill Lett (Architect), Wilson Shut (Architect's Assistant), George Jackson, Peggy Chorneki, Ron Quinton, Adrienne Price (Librarian), Bill de Peuter (Mayor) and Sandy Hudson (Town Reeve).
"IT WAS happy a time for all last Monday night when a model of Bradford's new library was unveiled to the public..."
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A newspaper article about library grant options and about a donation to the Bradford Public Library Building Fund by the Bradford Lions Club.
The newspaper photograph states: "The Lion's club is at it again, donating still more money to Bradford's new public library. Last week, $10,000 was added to the pot...to go towards furnishings for the local history room..."
In photograph (L-R): Bert Vanderdonk (Lions Club), Eleanor Sherbo (Library Board Chairperson) , Anne Wagg (Library Fundraising Committee Chairperson), Chris Lotto (Lions Club), Ted Van Kuik (Lions Club), Bill de Peuter (Mayor) and Lawrence Sturdy (Lions Club)
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A newspaper clipping about progress on the new Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Bradford can begin to see that the new Library is taking form these days as the steel frame begins to grow out of the ground. It won't be long now before the many inscribed bricks will join others to make up the library's walls."
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