TRUST DEED BY GEORGE BAILLIE, ESQ., SENIOR MEMBER OF THE FACULTY OF PROCURATORS IN GLASGOW IN FAVOUR OF THE DEAN & COUNCIL OF THAT FACULTY AND RELATIVE DEED OF DIRECTIONS FOR THE ENDOWMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF BAILLIE'S INSTITUTION. [Baille's Library].

BAILLIE, George [1784-1873].:

Published by Dean and Council of Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow:, 1864

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Very good condition, octavo, embossed, marroon card covers, gilt title on front, 27 pages. The City of Glasgow has been particularly rich in citizens who have devoted their wealth to the establishment of public libraries. Such individuals include: Walter Stirling, Stephen Mitchell, Robert Jeffrey and the founder of the Public Library of Baillie's Institution, George Baillie. / George Baillie (1784-1873) was born in Paisley and educated in Glasgow. He trained to be a solicitor and was admitted to the Faculty of Procurators. A few years before his death he left a sum of money to be invested to set up an educational establishment (Baillie's Institution) with its own free public library. However, the final sum could only support the library, which opened in 1887. / Between the end of the 19th century and the middle of the 20th, Baillie's Library built up an impressive collection of material, mostly of Scottish interest. It attracted a number of bequests and often accommodated collections belonging to local societies. However, in 1981, financial pressures meant that Baillie's Library had to look for a new home and an agreement was made to transfer the stock over to The Mitchell Library. / The Mitchell's collections have benefited enormously from the addition of Baillie's Library, especially material relating to Glasgow. [QP]. Seller Inventory # 655

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Title: TRUST DEED BY GEORGE BAILLIE, ESQ., SENIOR ...

Publisher: Dean and Council of Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow:

Publication Date: 1864

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good