Stirling’s Library

• Reference:GB 243 D-LB2/4/4
• Dates of Creation:1791 - 1915
• Physical Description:
  38 items

• Scope and Content

  Stirling's Library was founded in 1791 as a free library funded by a bequest from a Glasgow merchant, Walter Stirling. The library was located in his house in Miller Street and then at other addresses nearby. In 1912 it was transferred to the city's Libraries Department, and moved to new premises in Miller Street (formerly occupied by the Mitchell Library) in 1913.

• Access Information

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• Note

  See also D-LB7

• Conditions Governing Use

  Application for reproduction should be made to the Archivist