William McEwan

Name
William McEwan

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Background

(1870-1933).  Dunedin's first public librarian.  Born in Edinburgh, he worked in the book trade from the age of 14.  He became a public librarian in Stirling in 1903, before immigrating to New Zealand in 1906.  He became Dunedin's public librarian in 1908.  Starting with an empty building, he opened the fully stocked reading room after six months, with a reference library and children's library following by 1910.  Under his stewardship the library gained the McNab and Reed collections.  He was librarian for almost 25 years and his influence spread nationwide.

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Historical or notable people

Gender (if applicable)
Male

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