Proceedings at the Dedication of the Thayer Library and Art Building in Keene N.H. Feb. 28 1899

<p>This volume contains the proceedings from the dedication of the Thayer Library and Art Building in Keene New Hampshire on February 28 1899. Included is the communication of Edward C. Thayer offering the donation of the grounds and building along with the joint resolution of the City Council accepting the generous gift. This historical record provides insight into the cultural and civic values of the Keene community at the close of the 19th century. Detailing the speeches presentations and sentiments expressed during the dedication ceremony this book offers a valuable snapshot of local history and the importance of public institutions like libraries and art centers in fostering intellectual and artistic growth.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>