These walls speak volumes : a history of mechanics' institutes in Victoria

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TitleThese walls speak volumes : a history of mechanics' institutes in Victoria Personal AuthorBaragwanath, Pam, 1938-, author; James, Ken, authorDescriptionAnnotation. History of approx.1,000 institutes including building status, social, adult education, library history, heritage listings, plus thematic essays about the MI movement, 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.Physical characteristicspages.LanguageEnglishAccess restrictionsFor use in library only - available to be viewed at Frankston Library (60 Playne Street Frankston VIC 3199)Dewey NumberLH 374.9945 BARA

PUBLICATION DETAILS

ImprintCamberwell : Ken James.; Ringwood North, Vic. Baragwanath, Pam and James, Ken, 2015.LocalityVictoriaISBN9.78E+12

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Subject (Keyword)Mechanics' institutes Victoria History; Adult education Victoria History; Historic buildings Victoria; Mechanics Institutes, Frankston, Vic; Mechanics Institute and Free Library, Frankston

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