This thesis is principally concerned with providing an inventory and analysis of public libraries in the state Carnegie. Among those states receiving Carnegie grants for library buildings, Indiana ranks first, both in funds and -the number of buildings constructed. Beginning in 1901 when newly enacted state tax laws permitted greater autonomy for municipal library boards and ending in 1917 with the entry of the United States into World War 1, the public movement in Indiana rapidly advanced. This can be seen as the direct result of Carnegie's philanthropic efforts. It is the intent of this paper to outline those activities and show the extent of his library program in Indiana.In addition, this thesis will provide an overview of architectural aspects of the libraries as shown in the buildings themselves. It will discuss the architecture of the libraries and the stylistic differences among them.. Finally a catalog is to be included, illustrating each of the buildings constructed through Carnegie's benefactions. / Department of Architecture
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182454 |
| Date | January 1981 |
| Creators | Wells, John Roy |
| Contributors | Hermansen, David R. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iv, 254 leaves, 1 leaf of plates : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-in |
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