A World Inside A 150-Year History of the Canadian Museum of Civilization |
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| Author:
| Dyck, Ian
Vodden, Christy
Rabinovitch, Victor |
| ISBN: | 978-0-660-19558-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2007 |
| Publisher: | Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien des Civilisations
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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In the 1850s, Canada's national museum was little more than a piece of legislation governing the Geological Survey of Canada's small collection of First People's artifacts in Montreal. Despite decades of wars and worldwide economic depression, funding and staff shortages, and a struggle for a permanent home, it has emerged as a renowned human history and cultural institution. This 150th anniversary history profiles the institution as well as the people who tirelessly championed it...
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In the 1850s, Canada's national museum was little more than a piece of legislation governing the Geological Survey of Canada's small collection of First People's artifacts in Montreal. Despite decades of wars and worldwide economic depression, funding and staff shortages, and a struggle for a permanent home, it has emerged as a renowned human history and cultural institution. This 150th anniversary history profiles the institution as well as the people who tirelessly championed it to ensure a lasting legacy for generations of Canadians.