Ballot for 1942 officer election for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), including seats for the President, First Vice-President & President Elect, Second Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Originally included with 1942 MLA Conference Announcement mailing.
Transcription of the 1950 Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Conference proceedings held September 28-30, 1950 at the Hotel Duluth in Duluth, with Presidence Mary C. Baker presiding. The opening address was presented by the Honorable George W. Johnson, Mayor of Duluth. Panel disussions include ""Minnesota Legislative Needs"" and ""Should Librarians Read?.""
Minnesota Library Association (MLA) proceedings from the annual conference held September 24-26, 1924 at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The keynote speaker for the opening banquet was Mr. David Bryn-Jones of Carlton College & Trinity Baptist Church, Minneapolis speaking on "The ideals of adult education." The Business Session, presided over by MLA President Mr. Wheelock, appointed members to the Resolutions Committee, and included committee reports for the Agricultural Reading group, the Certification Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Publicity Committee, the Committee on Documents, the Committee for the Survey of Library Service (appointed by the American Library Association), the Education Committee focused on recruiting librarians in library instruction in elementary schools, high schools, teacher's colleges (Mankato, Winona, St. Cloud, Duluth, Bemidji, and Moorhead), colleges and private schools, adult education, and the University Extension Division. The Education Committee made recommendations of current book titles of interest in the areas of home and love stories, novels, mystery stories, cheerful or humorous stories, historical novels, romance, school life and young people, about a special place (western, city or northern story), foreign locales, biographies, books for private libraries, and children's books. An MLA financial statement is also included at the end of the report.
Draft report of proceedings of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held October 1-3, 1942 at the Hotel Curtis, Minneapolis, MN with hand-written changes (11 pages). Includes information about speakers at the General Sessions; the annual business meeting; the Treasurer's Report; reports by the Library Planning Committee, Legislative Committee, Library Building Committee, Children's Memorial Library Committee, Victory Book Campaign, Publicity Committee, Committee on State Documents, and Nominating Committee; the annual banquet commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of MLA; and notes on section meetings of the Junior Members Roundtable, Small Public Libraries, Trustee's, Catalog, Children's and Young People's, College sections, and the Minnesota Association of Hospital and Medical Librarians. [Final report of proceedings stored separately.]
Report of the 55th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association which took place at the Hotel Lowry in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 30 - October 1, 1949
Program for the 79th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held October 10-11 at the Arrowhead Lodge, Alexandria, Minnesota. The theme was "Countdown to 1984: What's Ahead for Libraries?" Mayor Vernon Bisson presented the welcome. General Sessions topics included "At Last It Can Be Told--The True Story of Minnesota Public Libraries," "A National Plan for Libraries--Round Two!," and "When all Else Fails--Call Me!," The program also included tips on using Robert's Rules of Order and Parlamentary procedure.
Program for the 14th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) held on October 25-27, 1906 in Austin, Minnesota. Presentations cited include the organization, training and duties of library trustees, daily operational issues such as circulation and fine policies, a travelling library round table, and public schools and the public library. Lists of officers and local and program committee members are included.
Program for the 81st annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held October 6-8th at the Radisson South Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme was "Planning the Future Preserving the Past." General Sessions topics included "Development of Bibliographic Data Bases," and "My Love Affair with Libraries."
Program for the 1958 Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, held September 12-14, 1958 at Madden's Lodge in Brainerd. The theme was ""Bigger libraries in a smaller world."" Events include a greetings speech by the Honorable Levi Johnson, mayor of Brainerd. Session topics include ""Progress report on Library Development in Minnesota"", ""Untapped Resources of Information about World Affairs"", ""Books - The Bond Between Us"", ""Super-market Methods in Book Acquisition?"", ""Books Across the Sea Program of the English-speaking Union"", and ""Books in a World on Fire"".
Program for the 77th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held October 9-10th, 1972 at Madden's Resort, Brainerd, Minnesota. General session topics include a panel discussing a state plan for library service, "Historic Preservation in Minnesota," "Sexism in Children's Literature," "Minnesota Influences on American Foreign Policy," "The New Minnesota Labor Relations Act," "The Arts in Minnesota," and "The Challenge of Chippewa History."
Program for the 92nd annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) held on October 7-9, 1987 at Madden's Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. The theme for the conference was "Libraries, Literacy and Liberty." General session topics include marketing ideas, standards for library automation, The Minnesota Peace Press, microcomputer applications in libraries, serving non-traditional students, and funding and administering literacy programs.
Printed program for the 37th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), which was held September 4-7, 1929 at the Radisson Inn, Christmas Lake, Minnesota. Dorothy Hurlbert (Librarian, Hibbing Public Library) gave the President's Address, followed with the Welcome by Gratia A. Countryman (Librarian, Minneapolis Public Library). An evening reception followed, hosted by the Twin City Library Club.
Program for the 1960 Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, held September 22-23, 1960 at Hotel Duluth in Duluth. The theme was "A New Decade for Librarians." Events include a greetings speech by the Honorable E. Clifford Mork, mayor of Duluth. General session topics include "Reference Work in Great Britain," "Highlights and Sidelights on the White House Conference for Children and Youth," "Different Approaches to Solutions of Metropolitan Problems," and "Our French Legacy, Scientific Exploration and Voyageur Songs."
Printed program for the 17th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), which took place on September 15-18, 1909 in Duluth Minnesota. Eugene V. Bohannon of the Duluth Library Board presented the welcome, followed by the President's address by Warren Upham of the Minnesota Historical Society. In addition to a full program, excursions to Hibbing and Iron Range via railroad were provided. Wisconsin held their library association annual conference in Superior, Wisconsin at the same time.
Program for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) 30th annual conference held October 2-4, 1922 at Spalding Hotel in Duluth, MN. The address was given by Mary Eileen Ahern, editor of "Public Libraries."
Program for the 82nd annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held September 21-23, 1977 at the Duluth Hotel, Duluth, Minnesota. The theme was "Sharing; Services and Resources." The preconference was "Sharing: Prospects for Planning and Coordinating Continuing Education Resources in Minnesota." Boat trips on Lake Superior were offered before the dinner. Speaker David Madden read selections from his novel Bijou at the dinner.
Program for the 87th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) held on May 13-15, 1982 in Duluth, Minnesota. General session topics include stress management, "The Supply Side of Government Printing," "Computer Assisted Reference Services," library services to special groups, teleconferencing by satellite, occupational health and safety, and using volunteers in youth services. Special programs were provided by author Carol Bly and musicians John Berquist and Janet Carlson.
Printed program for the 18th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), which took place on October 4-6, 1910 at the Fairmont Public Library in Fairmont, Minnesota. W.L. Lamb (President, Fairmont Library Board) presented the welcome, followed by an address by Chalmers Hadley, Secreatary of the American Library Association. In addition to a full program, a boat ride through the lakes and an automobile ride was offered.
Printed program for the 36th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), which was held October 9-11, 1928 in Moorhead, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota. This conference was a joint meeting of the Minnesota and North Dakota Library Associations. Sessions took place at the First Methodist Church in Fargo, North Dakota, the First Congregational Church in Moorhead, Minnesota, and at the Masonic Temple library in Fargo, North Dakota. Outside conference activities included an automobile ride through Moorhead and Fargo to the North Dakota State College of Agriculture.
Program for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) 31st annual conference held September 3-5, 1923 at the State School for the Deaf in Faribault, MN. Mayor Thomas Quinn of Faribault and others gave the welcome address.
Program of the 42nd annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) held on August 30-Setember 1, 1934 in Glenwood, Minnesota. Cited presentation topics include trends in education, Minnesota books, books on economic and social problems, recent publications, adult education, the outlook for library service in Minnesota, committee progress reports, legislative objectives, and puppet plays. Names of officers and committee members are included.
Program for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) 28th annual conference held September 15-18, 1920 at Hibbing Public Library. E.A. Bergeron, President of the Hibbing Public Library, gave the welcome address. Conference topics included ""Getting to the people the books they do not want"" and ""Problem of leisure time in a small town"".
Program for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) 34th annual conference held June 10-12, 1926 at Itasca State Park in Minnesota. The welcome address was given by Mary Ellen Chase of the University of Minnesota.
Printed program for the 23rd annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), which was held September 15-17, 1915 at Hotel Keewaydin, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. The conference began with dinner and included an address by Dr. Dawson Johnston (librarian of St. Paul) and by Miss L.E. Stearns from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Outside conference activities included a boat trip around Lake Minnetonka. At street railway time table is included in the program.