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Reference code
RSA/PR/GE/111/13/9
Title
"An Investment in Knowledge...always pays the best interest" Booklet for the Improvement of the RSAs Library
Date(s)
- 2004 (Creation)
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1 Booklet
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A booklet about the RSAs library for the future
In the summer between 2001 and 2004 the new 21st Century Library and research room was built for Fellows and researchers. The library offered Fellows a significant number of improvements and benefits: Sound proofed and air-conditioned rooms, better studying facilities, improved access to the book collection and archive, A private reading room for Fellows' enjoyment and learning and access to digital resources
Funding for the whole project was £600,000
The booklet provided a space for people to write their details to donate. The donations started at £25 and went up to £5,000
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Open Until
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RSA Archive London
Language of material
- English
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Condition: Very Good
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Creator: BarlettaA 15/01/2025