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Glasgow Museums and Libraries, Civilisations Festival 2018

The Mitchell Library – Stephen Mitchell’s Legacy

With Alison Young, Librarian, Glasgow Libraries Monday 9, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 April, 12.30-12.45pm

Hear the story of the man who founded The Mitchell Library and how his legacy has benefitted Glasgow’s citizens and visitors for over 140 years.

The Portrait of Jean Duff

12 April, 20186-7pm, Moir Dyer Room

With Dr Anthony Lewis, Curator of Scottish History, Glasgow Museums Thursday  The portrait of Jean Duff, Lady Grant shows a lady in leisure. She lived in luxury. But, how did she do this? This talk will account for the Grant family’s links with Jamaica and slavery

Free – Drop-in – no ticket required

The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN

Telephone:  0141 287 2999

The Mitchell

Programme for April/May at The Mitchell (PDF)

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