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426. Kellogg Boulevard view of foundation site of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-08-01
Description:
This photograph is taken from approximately the present day corner of Market Street and Kellogg Boulevard, looking towards Washington and 4th Streets. The entire construction area is surrounded by a barricade. A delivery of lumber has a sign on it that reads: "Brooks Brothers Lumber." The second floor of the Minnesota Club is being worked on. The tower of the Cathedral of Saint Paul is visible behind the Minnesota Club. The Saint Paul Auditorium is to the right of the Minnesota Club. The twin spires of the Saint Louis Catholic Church can be seen behind the trees of Rice Park, which is on 4th Street.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

427. Keysort cards,, Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1961-04-07
Description:
"McBee keysort cards are numbered transaction cards which can be arranged numerically with a needle, quickly and efficiently."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

428. Lavatory of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-12-16
Description:
Fixtures being installed in lavatory.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

429. Lavatory of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-12-16
Description:
Installation of plumbing fixtures in lavatory.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

430. Laying of Corner Stone for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-15
Description:
Photograph is taken at the present day corners of Washington and 4th Streets. Dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen are dressed for the occasion are shown around the corner stone. Architect Electus D. Litchfield (1872-1952) stands in lower right corner holding straw hat.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

431. Laying of cornerstone of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-15
Description:
Various dignitaries connected with the construction of the library are standing by the corner stone.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

432. Laying the cornerstone of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-15
Description:
This photograph is taken on the present day corners of Washington and 4th Street. This appears to be the dedication ceremony. The individual standing by the corner stone is making a speech. The speaker is not identified. Dignitaries are seated closest to the speaker. Note the woman in the left side of the photograph, same level as the speaker, who is holding a baby. Workers from the Minnesota Club have ceased working to listen to the speech. In the background, to the right of a pile of building materials, is a street car on 4th Street. In front of the wall stands architect Electus D. Litchfield (1872-1952), who is putting on his straw hat.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

433. Learning to hang glide, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1978-08
Description:
A group of people spend a clear day in a field learning to hang glide.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

434. Learning to hang glide, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1978-08
Description:
A group of people spend a clear day in a field learning to hang glide.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

435. Learning to hang glide, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1978-08
Description:
A group of people spend a clear day in a field learning to hang glide.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

436. Leona Medin, East Central Regional Library, Cambridge, Minnesota

Date Created:
1970?
Description:
Leona Medin began as East Central Regional Library's Administrative Assistant under Marjorie Pomeroy's tenure, and remained in the position until 1979, Cambridge, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

437. Letter from H. W. Wilson Company concerning "The Library Beacon"

Creator:
Kramm, Johanna (H. W. Wilson Company, New York, New York)
Date Created:
1935-08-13
Description:
Request is written on letter head stationery of the H.W. Wilson Company. The company published an index titled "Library Literature" which included "The Library Beacon."
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

438. Letter from New York Public Library requesting copies of "The Library Beacon"

Creator:
Lydenbert, H. M. (New York Public Library, New York, New York)
Date Created:
1935-04-01
Description:
Request is written on letter head stationery of the New York Public Library. It describes a request for copies of the "The Library Beacon." The text of a reply from the Saint Paul Public Library is noted on letter.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

439. Librarian on phone, East Central Regional Library, Cambridge, Minnesota

Date Created:
1976?
Description:
Janet Alexander, Director of East Central Regional Library from 1975-1977. She had previously been East Central Regional Library's first Assistant Director, from 1973-1975. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

440. Librarians working in the backroom, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1988
Description:
MaryAnn Quinn and others use scanning wands to process materials in the backroom of the library.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

441. Library card, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1949
Description:
A display of a Minneapolis Public Library card and other elements used to check a book out to a patron.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

442. Library Cat, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1970 - 1980
Description:
A cat thoroughly inspects a monitor.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

443. Library Hospital Service, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kairies, A. E.
Date Created:
1928
Description:
Librarian Mrs. Elva Bailey, first head of the Minneapolis Public Library's Hospital Service, is shown bringing a cart of reading material to a Children's Ward in Minneapolis General Hospital in 1928.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

444. Library Hospital Service, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1938
Description:
Mrs. Smith, a librarian with the Minneapolis Public Library's Hospital Service, brings reading material to patients M. Morrison and Mr. Simoneau in a Men's ward of Parkview Hospital on 1938.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

445. Library Hospital Service, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930 - 1949
Description:
Librarian Ruth Kittel supplies books to children hospitalized in Minneapolis' General Hospital through the Minneapolis Public Library's Hospital Service.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

446. Library Hospital Service, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1949?
Description:
Children in a ward of the Minneapolis General Hospital read materials provided by the Minneapolis Public Library's Hospital Service. A note on teh back indicates that the children's names are Charles, Betty and Mavis.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

447. Library Hospital Service, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930 - 1949
Description:
Patients at the University of Minnesota's University Hospital are provided reading material through the Minneapolis Public Library's Hospital Service.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

448. Library Hospital Service, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1949-12
Description:
A note on the back reads, "Miss Marie Graber, member of the Hospital Library Service staff, takes books to the bedside of St. Mary's Hospital patient Mrs. Leslie Palm, 3247 Girard Avenue North, Dec. 1949."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

449. Library Hospital Service, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1949?
Description:
Children in a ward of the Minneapolis General Hospital read materials provided by the Minneapolis Public Library's Hospital Service. A note on the back indicates that the children's names are, from left to right: James Compton, Paul Lourdeman, Robert Moore and -- Engman; and standing: John Dymanyk, Eugene McQuillan, and James Deahan.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

450. Linda Bergerson, Branch Librarian, North Branch Area Library, East Central Regional Library, North Branch, Minnesota

Date Created:
1988
Description:
Linda Bergerson was the North Branch Area Library Branch Librarian from 1982-1999 in North Branch, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs
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