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Woman and children waiting for the bookmobile in Winn Parish Louisiana in 1947
title
Woman and children waiting for the bookmobile in Winn Parish Louisiana in 1947
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Bookmobiles, Library patrons, Books, Children
Date created ms
1947
Abstract
B&W photo, 1947. Mrs. E.N. Vines and her two children Ramona and Claude, waiting to return books to a bookmobile at a bookmobile stop in Winn Parish, La.
Winn Parish Library in Winnfield Louisiana in 1963
title
Winn Parish Library in Winnfield Louisiana in 1963
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Books, Children, Boys, Library patrons
Date created ms
1963-04
Abstract
B&W photo, April 1963. Young boy reading a book at the Winn Parish Library. Winnfield, La. Written on photo: This photo was attached to a letter which says: Addressed to Mr. George Larson, Winnfield News-American (Winnfield, La.). Dear Mr. Larson: We are writing to inquire if you can furnish us with a glossy print of the picture published in your issue of April 18 to promote National Library Week. The young reader is the grandson of B.L. Shuffer of South King Street. We would very much appreciate having this for our files, and also your permission for us to use it for the non-commercial publicizing of library serivces. Thank you for your support to libraries! Sincerely, Sue Fontaine, Public Relations, Louisiana State Library, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Interior view of the Carver branch library in Rapides Parish Louisiana circa 1950s
title
Interior view of the Carver branch library in Rapides Parish Louisiana circa 1950s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Interiors, Library patrons, Shelving, Books, Children
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1950s. Carver Branch, Rapides Parish Library. Patrons are shown at the shelving area selecting books with the aid of the Branch assistant. A group of children are at the children's reading table.
Children reading at the Bell City public library in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana circa 1950
title
Children reading at the Bell City public library in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana circa 1950
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Children, Books, Library patrons
Date created ms
1950
Abstract
B&W photo, ca. 1950. Eight children on a bench reading. Believed to be the Bell City branch of the Calcasieu Parish library.
Outstanding readers at the Carver branch public library in Lake Charles Louisiana in June 1958
title
Outstanding readers at the Carver branch public library in Lake Charles Louisiana in June 1958
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Children, Books, Library patrons
Date created ms
1958-06
Abstract
B&W photo, June 1958. Two outstanding readers at the Carver Branch of the Calcasieu Parish Library in Lake Charles, Louisiana. [note: this branch library was later renamed the Epps Memorial Library]. Written on photo: Outstanding records for summer reading have been made in the past by Adaria Boutte (sitting) who read 126 books in one summer, and Charlesetta Amsted (standing) who read 91 books.
Librarian working at the Pointe Coupee Parish Parish library in New Roads Louisiana in 1936
title
Librarian working at the Pointe Coupee Parish Parish library in New Roads Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Libraries, Public libraries, Librarians, Books, Reading, Bookstacks
Date Issued
1936-10-02
Abstract
B/W photo, October 2, 1936. Pointe Coupee Parish Library in District #6. Library located in New Roads, Louisiana. Librarian working at desk.
Interior of the Bossier Parish library in Bossier City Louisiana in 1967
title
Interior of the Bossier Parish library in Bossier City Louisiana in 1967
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Interiors, Books
Date created ms
1967-07-22
Abstract
B&W photo, July 22, 1967. Bossier Parish Library. Bossier City Branch. Interior view with circulation desk.
Blind man using braille books at the State Library in Baton Rouge Louisiana
title
Blind man using braille books at the State Library in Baton Rouge Louisiana
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Library patrons, Blind persons, Books, Braille
Abstract
B&W photo, date unknown. Blind man in library stacks using braille books. State Library in Baton Rouge, La. Photo was scanned from a negative.
Library patrons at the Maplewood branch library in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana in 1945
title
Library patrons at the Maplewood branch library in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana in 1945
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Books, People, Library patrons
Date created ms
1945
Abstract
B&W photo, 1945. Maplewood Branch Library. Maplewood, La. Calcasieu Parish. Patrons using library.
Librarians working in the children's nook of the Saint Landry Parish library in Eunice Louisiana in 1965
title
Librarians working in the children's nook of the Saint Landry Parish library in Eunice Louisiana in 1965
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Children, Books, Librarians, Straughan, June, Broome, W.R
Date created ms
1965-02-21
Abstract
B&W photo, February 21, 1965. St. Landry Parish Library, Eunice Branch. Children's book nook is inspected by Miss June Straughan, left, branch librarian, and Mrs. W.R. Broome, branch assistant. Eunice, Louisiana. St. Landry Parish.
Women reading books from the bookmobile at a stop in Concordia Parish Louisiana circa 1927
title
Women reading books from the bookmobile at a stop in Concordia Parish Louisiana circa 1927
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Bookmobiles, Library patrons, Women, Books
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1927. Louisiana Library Commission bookmobile in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. Patrons with Concordia Parish Library bookmobile.
Child reading at the Jefferson Parish library in Jefferson Parish Louisiana circa 1950s
title
Child reading at the Jefferson Parish library in Jefferson Parish Louisiana circa 1950s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Interiors, Books, Children, Girls, Library patrons
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1950s. Jefferson Parish Library. Young girl reading amongst bookshelves. Jefferson Parish, La.
Interior of the Bossier Parish library in Elm Grove Louisiana in the 1940s
title
Interior of the Bossier Parish library in Elm Grove Louisiana in the 1940s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Interiors, Library patrons, Children, Books
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Bossier Parish Library. Elm Grove Branch interior. This branch library is located in the Kindergarten room of Elm Grove School. Note locked shelves.
Basement room of the state library in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1975
title
Basement room of the state library in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1975
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Books, Interiors, Basements
Date created ms
1975
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1975. Basement of the State Library of Louisiana. Baton Rouge, La.
Library patron using the bookmobile for the Jefferson Davis Parish library system in Lacassine Louisiana in the 1960s
title
Library patron using the bookmobile for the Jefferson Davis Parish library system in Lacassine Louisiana in the 1960s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Books, Library patrons, Racca, Gayle
Date created ms
1960, 1969
Abstract
B&W photo, 1960s. Jefferson Davis Parish Library. Gayle Racca of Lacassine enters the bookmobile to select books on decorating and landscaping. Mrs. Racca, wife of farmer J.D. Racca and mother of two, finds the bookmobile convenient. Lacassine, La.
Opening ceremonies for the Lafayette parish library in Lafayette Louisiana in 1946
title
Opening ceremonies for the Lafayette parish library in Lafayette Louisiana in 1946
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Interiors, Books, Dedications
Date created ms
1946-08-06
Abstract
B&W photo, August 6, 1946. Lafayette Parish Library. Lafayette, La. Opening. Written on photo: "Located at the old Southside School Building."
Extension department of the State Library of Louisiana in the basement of the state capitol building in Baton Rouge Louisiana in 1938
title
Extension department of the State Library of Louisiana in the basement of the state capitol building in Baton Rouge Louisiana in 1938
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Librarians, Books
Date created ms
1938
Abstract
B&W photo, 1938. Extension Department of the State Library of Louisiana, when it was located in the basement of the (new) State Capitol Building. Baton Rouge, La. Written on photo: Preparing books for demonstrations was concentrated in the Extension Department of the Library in 1938. In basement offices of the capitol before being moved to the State library headquarters in Hill Memorial library, the Extension Department orders, processes, assembles and catalogs all books for demonstrations, each collection being especially selected for the particular reading needs of each parish.
Library patrons reading books from the bookmobile at a stop in Concordia Parish Louisiana circa 1927
title
Library patrons reading books from the bookmobile at a stop in Concordia Parish Louisiana circa 1927
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Bookmobiles, Library patrons, African Americans, Books
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1927. Louisiana Library Commission bookmobile in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. People reading outside of the Concordia Parish Library.
Jean Mason recording boxes of books at the state library in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1940s
title
Jean Mason recording boxes of books at the state library in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1940s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Librarians, Books, Mason, Jean
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1940s. Louisiana State Library. Baton Rouge, La. Extension department. Jean Mason recording boxes of books.
People at the opening of the Prairieland branch library in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana in 1944
title
People at the opening of the Prairieland branch library in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana in 1944
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Rites & ceremonies, Dedications, Building dedications, Boys, Books, Library patrons
Date created ms
1944
Abstract
B&W photo, 1944. Opening of Prairieland Branch Library. Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Young boys leaving library with books.

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