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Sydenham Public Library

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1903 - 1977
  • Usage: 1907 - 1977
  • Usage: 1903 - 1907

Biography

The Library began in 1903 as the Sydenham Reading and Recreation Club, and in 1907 became the Sydenham Public Library. It was also known as the Sydenham Public Library and Young Men’s Club. It closed in about1977

Citation:
Sydenham Public Library. (1907). Rules of the Sydenham Public Library. E.E. Wright. https://christchurchcitylibraries.com/DigitalCollection/Publications/1900s/SydenhamLibraryRules/
Citation:
(1972, April 18). Library to be sold. The Press, p 16.
Citation:
(1976, November 23). Sydenham library gets reprieve. The Press, p 6.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Sydenham Public Library records

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0042
Scope and Contents

Records of the Sydenham Public Library includes minutes; letter books; correspondence and accounts.

Includes a press clipping, 2/6/99, in an envelope featuring a colour photograph of the library building, for sale at this time, with brief text.

Dates: 1903-1977