This book “World So Wide” is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis. It is part of Flagstaff Hill’s historic book collection, known as the Pattison Collection. About SINCLAIR LEWIS (1885-1951) The author was born as Harry Sinclair Lewis in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He was renowned as an American novelist, playwright and short story writer. His first writings were romantic poems and short stories. Six of his novels were published by the time Lewis was 36. Lewis won the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for his book “Arrowsmith” but declined because he had been helped in the writing of it by science writer Paul de Kruif, who received 25% of royalties on the sales. However, Lewis is listed as the sole author. Lewis received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930 for his “vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters." He was the first author from the United States to receive this award. Lewis graduated from university in 1907. He worked as a reporter and editor for several publications. He was a prolific writer, publishing dozens of works and numerous articles, and became popular for his satire. Lewis married and divorced twice and died alone from a heart attack due to advanced alcoholism) near Rome on 10th January 1951, aged 66. This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself.Lewis’s book is significant for its association with the writer, who was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1930). This book is significant for its connection with the Pattison Collection which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Title: World So Wide Author: Sinclair Lewis Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Date: 1951 Hardback board book covered with dark linen, and a coloured picture pasted onto front cover. The book title and author’s name is on the coloured picture on the front cover along with a picture of buildings and a dark sky. The spine also has the title and author’s name, handwritten in white. On the spine is a white adhesive label with a typed library call number. Inside the front cover is a printed label. The front pasted down endpaper has one label covering another label. The front loose endpaper as a purple stamp impression. The book, a novel, is part of the Pattison Collection originally belonging to the Warrnambool Public Library.Adhesive label - “PAT / FIC / LEW” Handwritten on spine “WORLD SO WIDE” and “SINCLAIR LEWIS” Printed labels on front endpaper of both the Corangamite Regional Library Service and the Warrnambool Public Library. Stamp in purple ink on inside front loose endpaper of the Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool public library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool books and records, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool children’s library, american novel, jonathan cape, sinclair lewis, harry sinclair lewis, 1930 nobel prize for literature, world so wide, william heinemann ltd

Three artbooks featuring numerous artists. One of them is former Ballarat Technical Art School student and teacher Betty Collier (Thege). 1.) betty Collier page 27 .2) Betty Collier pages 34-35 .3 Betty Colier pages 50-51non-fictionbetty collier, art, sarah lynch, karl weimung lu, daniel plasket, debra thompson, jeanette adams, yvette swan

A artbooks featuring numerous artists. One of them is former Ballarat Technical Art School student and teacher Betty Collier (Thege). Collier's work is featured on pages 65 . .1) Collier's work is featured on pages 65 . .2 ) Collier's work is featured on pages 66 . non-fictionbetty collier, art, michelle purves, jillian grombeek, jean marc la roque, christine vella

8730.1 - Green leather bound book with a thick spine. 8730.2 - Green leather bound book with a thick spine. 8730.3 - Green leather bound book with a thick spine.8730.1 - The Wide World Magazine 1925 8730.2 - The Wide World Magazine 1927 8730.3 - The Wide World Magazine 1926

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketHandwritten scribbles throughoutwalsh st library

1916 New Testament owned by Richard Evans while serving in WW1Richard Evans was born in Chiltern Valley and served in WW1Size 66mm x 100mm, colour khaki fabric, reinforced cover print, front and back cover has black print, parchment coloured pages with red edges. Cover insignia contains laurel wreath with dove of peace above a small bible Inside front cover contains wording - Richard Evans 19.18 (different pen entries) Pte R Evans Nos 69029 16th Reinforcements Victoria Aus Imperial Forces Abroadchiltern valley, chiltern, new testament, ww1, richard evans

Soft cover book.. Cover - cardboard, white colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, front black and white photograph of soldier with dog and two civilians on yellow colour background. 126 pages, cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated, pictorial section. Pags 20 to 123. Colour and black and white photographs. front and end papers - illustrated.publication, book, peace keepers, pictorial

Donated to Roy Brown in 1919 by the Methodist Sunday School in Linton. Book is signed Geo.Whiteham, Teacher, R. Ching, Superintendent, L. Cornish, Secretary.Small copy of the New Testament, printed as part of peace celebrations after the end of World War I. Pages 464Handwritten inside front cover: "Presented to Roy Brown by the Methodist S. School / Linton 1919 / Geo. Whiteham Teacher / R. Ching Sup. / L Cornish Sec".roy brown, methodist church linton, world war 1914-1918, bibles

Narrative of Patrick Costello (1841-1856) ''In the days when the world was wide'' Part XIII - Aborigines - Gold Fever! - Bendigo - Gold Licences! Mention of the ''Old White Hill''. ''Piccaninny Gully''. ''Bendigo Mack'' (sic), ''Red Jacket Gully'', Blue Jacket Gully ''.bendigo, history, gold rush, patrick costello. gold licences. gold fever. old white hill.

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This Para Smock was worn by 'Dutchy' Holland (MBE) as a RAAF Warrant Officer PJI during his time at PTS Williamstown. The badges were collected by him from para units and para training units world wide.WW2 Dennison Parachute Smock owned by 'Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland RAAF PJI with numerous parachute qualification and unit badges.Brass plaque on wooden display-hanger reads: RAAF Warrant Officer PDS (Dutchy) Holland, MBE . This Parachute Jump Smock was worn by him as a Parachute Jump Instructor during his time at the RAAF Parachute Training School, Williamtown, NSW. The badges were collected by him from units world wide.parachute training, badges, world war 2, memorabilia

Mary Card's cottage where she lived with her sister Harriet on the left. Miss Card was a well known writer of works on crochet. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.Mary Card who owned the cottage on the left was a journalist whose writings on crochet work was known world wide.mary card, olinda

BHS CollectionFirst Day Cover Bendigo Gold Centenary. 1851 - 1951 on a cream envelope with a Poppet Head and Gold Mine printed in blue with the words Bendigo, Gold Centenary. Philatelic Exhibition, Official cover. In grey print is First Day Cover. On the right side in black ink is D1723 hand printed. Two small holes on the right and some staining. Box 625Wide Worldphilately, covers

BHS CollectionFirst Day Cover Bendigo Gold Centenary. 1851 - 1951 depicting a Poppet Head and gold mine. Printed in blue ink on a cream envelope with the words Bendigo, Gold Centenary, Philatelic Exhibition, Official Cover. Also printed is First Day Cover. On the back in black ink hand written is MP376 and a line through it. A blue circular Royal Historical Society of Victoria stamp, Bendigo Branch. Two small holes on the right hand side and some small orange stains. Box 625Wide Worldphilately, covers

1. "Hockey 1969 R. Hamley Foreground" Jul 69. 2-5. "Clearing Tech Block Site" Jul 69. 6. Garden view Dec 75. 7. "Nursery Block from College Building" (roof) Mar 77. 13-14 slides garden beds in front of Administration Building Sep 81. Garden view Feb 87.23. "Wide World of Gardening' display Mar 86. 17-19 View towards Plant Research Institute. 15-16, 21-22 Construction New Library. hockey, 1969, r. hamley, tech block site, garden views, garden beds, administration building, nursery block, wide world of gardening display, construction new library, plant research institute

The Bible is linked to either Charles Todd No 2881, 14th Batt, James Todd No 2418, 12th Batt. Refer Cat No 1217, 1340P.Bible, pocket sized, brownish colour. Front cover has "New Testament, Souvenir of Peace, World Wide War 1914-18"books-religion, religion-christian, military history

Dr. Geoffrey Wainwright Professor of Systematic Theology at Duke University spoke at Independent Church on "What faces the church".B & W head and shoulders photograph of Rev Dr Geoffrey Wainwright. "Rev. Geoffrey Wainwright World Wide Photos Ltd 2nd floor 7 WSilmot Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel 264-7220 E2988-145"wainwright, geoffrey english, professor of systematic theology, duke university

Dr. Geoffrey Wainwright Professor of Systematic Theology at Duke University spoke at Independent Church on What faces the church.B & W photograph of Rev Dr Geoffrey Wainwright standing at a lecturn."Rev. Geoffrey English Wainwright theologian c1990 World Wide Photos Ltd 2nd floor 7 Wilmot Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel 264-7220 E2988-153"wainwright, geoffrey english, professor of systematic theology, duke university

A centenary album and diary for W J Bush & Co Ash Grove London announcing 100 years of achievement in 1951. A pictorial record of Bush world wide development, establishments and personalities.128 pages with B&W photographs.book, bush, w.j.bush & co.

James Fox is an actor who featured in the film Passage to India and came to Australia in 1986 to make a film on the Tolpuddle Martyrs.B&W photograph."James Fox World Wide Photos Ltd 2nd floor 7 Wilmot Street Sydney NSW Tel 2647-7220 C&N 26/2/86 page 21 E3143-16"fox, james

Anne Frank was one of a group of eight Jews in hiding from the Nazis. After their betrayal and transportation only her father Otto Frank survived. Her diary was saved by one of the helpers who brought them food and news during the 2 years in hiding. The diary bears witness to Anne's budding talent as a writer. It is also an invaluable record of a Jewish family in hiding during WWII. It has been translated into over 70 languages and formed the inspiration for several movies and plays. The house on the Prinsengracht quickly became a major Amsterdam tourist destination and is the home of the Anne Frank Foundation.120pp hard cover book about the world-wide reactions to Anne Frank's diary. Hence the title "Echo". It describes a stage play and quotes many reactions from readers worldwide. Some of these are in the form of poetry. Authors are Otto Frank and Henri van Praag, President of the Anne Frank Foundation."For my daughter Bettina Christina - to remember her Mam. Jan.1976."