An account of some early libraries and book collections at the Cape of Good Hope, with special reference to the establishment of the South African Public Library
Date
1972-10
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Publisher
Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: With the exception of the church, the South African Public Library is by far the oldest public institution in South Africa. It may also claim to be one of the earliest "free" public libraries in the world, and it's foundation in 1818 on the proceeds of a Wine Tax is quite unique in the annals of library history.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaar.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaar.
Description
Thesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 1972.
Keywords
Public libraries -- History -- Cape of Good Hope (Colony), Dissertations, Academic -- Library and information science