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New Brighton Library

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1873 - 1975

Biography

The Library, founded in 1873, was in recess 1886-1912, then revived as a voluntary library until June 1975, when it became a branch or community library of the Canterbury Public Library (now Christchurch City Libraries). It was located in Shaw Avenue, New Brighton

Citation:
(1974, April 24). New Brighton library plan. The Press, p 15. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19740424.2.145

(1974, September 18). Brighton library plans approved. The Press, p24. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19740918.2.175

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

New Brighton Library records

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0033
Scope and Contents

The records of New Brighton Library includes minutes; reports; correspondence and accounts. Includes a photograph of the official opening of the library building on July 12th. 1958, by Sir George Manning.

Dates: 1934-1975