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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.
Little boy browses book from bookmobile in Winn Parish Louisiana in 1938
title
Little boy browses book from bookmobile in Winn Parish Louisiana in 1938
Subject
Bookmobiles, Libraries, Books, Children
Date created ms
1938
Abstract
B&W photo, 1938. Little boy browses book from bookmobile in Winn Parish Louisiana.
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.
Demonstration library in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana circa 1939
title
Demonstration library in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana circa 1939
Subject
Libraries, Books, Children, Girls
Date created ms
1939
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1939. Demonstration library in Terrebonne Parish, La. Young girl with book.
Children with doll, book, and chicken in Grand Isle Louisiana in the 1920s
title
Children with doll, book, and chicken in Grand Isle Louisiana in the 1920s
Subject
Children, Girls, Books, Chickens, Dolls
Date created ms
1920, 1929
Abstract
B&W photo, 1920s. Grand Isle children. Grand Isle, La. Jefferson Parish.
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.
Children gather near the first bookmobile for the Louisiana Library Commission in the 1930s
title
Children gather near the first bookmobile for the Louisiana Library Commission in the 1930s
Subject
Bookmobiles, Libraries, Books, Children
Date created ms
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. Children gather near the first bookmobile for the Louisiana Library Commission.
Children gather around the bookmobile at Cypress Creek in Winn Parish Louisiana in 1938
title
Children gather around the bookmobile at Cypress Creek in Winn Parish Louisiana in 1938
Subject
Bookmobiles, Libraries, Books, Children
Date created ms
1938-04
Abstract
B&W photo, April 1938. Children gather around the bookmobile at Cypress Creek in Winn Parish Louisiana. Written on photo: "The children enrolled in this small one room school have not only read a great number of books but have enlisted their parents and relatives. They paid a visit to the headquarters Library in Winnfield and wrote to the Governor urging the continuation of the bookmobile services."
Buggy meets bookmobile in Vermilion Parish Louisiana in 1950
title
Buggy meets bookmobile in Vermilion Parish Louisiana in 1950
Subject
Bookmobiles, Libraries, Books, Children, Carriages & coaches
Date created ms
1950
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950. Buggy meets bookmobile in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. Group of men, women, and children gathered around with books.
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.
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.
Children lined up to enter the Louisiana State Library bookmobile in the 1940s
title
Children lined up to enter the Louisiana State Library bookmobile in the 1940s
Subject
Bookmobiles, Libraries, Books, Children
Date created ms
1947
Abstract
B&W photo, 1947. Children from Lafourch Parish Chackbay School lined up to enter the Louisiana State Library bookmobile. Near Durocher Store.
Children reading books from the bookmobile at a stop in Concordia Parish Louisiana circa 1927
title
Children reading books from the bookmobile at a stop in Concordia Parish Louisiana circa 1927
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Bookmobiles, Library patrons, Children, Books
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1927. Louisiana Library Commission bookmobile in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
Interior of the DeSoto Parish library in Mansfield Louisiana circa 1948
title
Interior of the DeSoto Parish library in Mansfield Louisiana circa 1948
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Interiors, Library patrons, Children, Books, Librarians
Date created ms
1948
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1948. DeSoto Parish Library. Mansfield, La. Children checking out books.
Children from Bayou Boeuf School enjoying books borrowed from the Lafourche Library bookmobile in 1947
title
Children from Bayou Boeuf School enjoying books borrowed from the Lafourche Library bookmobile in 1947
Subject
Bookmobiles, Children, Libraries, Books
Date created ms
1947
Abstract
B&W photo, 1947. Children from Bayou Boeuf School in Lafourche Parish Louisiana enjoying books borrowed from the bookmobile of the Lafourche Library.
Interior view of the the Washington Parish Library in Franklinton Louisiana in 1969
title
Interior view of the the Washington Parish Library in Franklinton Louisiana in 1969
Subject
Libraries, Interiors, Books, Children
Date created ms
1969
Abstract
B&W photo, 1969. Interior view of the Washington Parish Library, Franklinton, La. branch. Small children's area facing woods.
Storytime area for children at the Assumption Parish Library in Napoleonville Louisiana in the 1960s
title
Storytime area for children at the Assumption Parish Library in Napoleonville Louisiana in the 1960s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Books, Children, Storytelling, Children's playhouses, Castles & palaces
Date created ms
1960, 1969
Abstract
B&W photo, 1960s. Children at the Assumption Parish Library enjoy the library's new "story wall." Written on photo: Gary Phillips is Parish librarian. Assumption Parish, La.

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