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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Lanarkshire => Topic started by: mawaltho on Saturday 27 June 09 19:59 BST (UK)
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I`m probably just not looking in the right direction, but I am having trouble learning much about the man for whom thia library was named. My vague notes say"George Mitchell?" Lots about the library itself but not about tha man. Anudge to the right p[ath would be appreciated.
Thankyou Mawaltho
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There will be more references, but this is one:
A library for the people
The Mitchell Library is named after Stephen Mitchell, a wealthy tobacco manufacturer. When he died in 1874, he left almost £70,OOO to build and stock a public library for the people of Glasgow.
Since opening in 1877, The Mitchell has grown into one of Europe's largest public libraries with a book stock of 1.3 million books, 35,000 maps and thousands of photographs, newspapers and microfilms.
In the 21st century The Mitchell continues as the hub of a citywide information service for all residents, workers and visitors to the City.
www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Library_Services/The_Mitchell/historymitchell.htm
Monica :)
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His death shows in Dumfriesshire from the Will & Testament entry on Scotlands People;
Stephen Mitchell, 18/06/1874 Tobacco Manufacturer, Residing in Moffat - Dumfries Sheriff Court SC15/41/15
Monica
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And his bio: http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/mlemen/mlemen066.htm
Monica