These walls speak volumes : a history of mechanics' institutes in Victoria
Baragwanath, Pam2015
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The history of approximately 1000 institutes including building status, social, adult education, library history, heritage listings, plus thematic essays about the Mechanics Institute movement, the role of women, architecture, schools of art, schools of design and schools of mines. This is the most comprehensive study of mechanics' institutes in Victoria.
Main title:
These walls speak volumes : a history of mechanics' institutes in Victoria / Pam Baragwanath and Ken James.
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Imprint:
Burwood, Victoria : Baragwanath, Pam and James, Ken, 2015.
Collation:
704 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Higinbotham Hall Sandringham Mechanics' InstituteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780992308780
Dewey class:
374.9945
Language:
English
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BRN:
263338
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Local Area Collection | LOC 374.9945 BAR | Not for loan (Set: 08 Jun 2018) |