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1. 1885 Diary of Ezra Fitch Pabody, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Pabody, Ezra Fitch, 1868-1940
- Date Created:
- 1885-01-01 - 1885-12-31
- Description:
- The diary of 17-year-old Ezra Fitch Pabody of Minneapolis from January 1 to December 31, 1885.
- Contributing Institution:
- Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Diaries
2. The Library Beacon March, 1932
- Creator:
- Saint Paul Public Library (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Date Created:
- 1931-03
- Description:
- Page 1. "In The Public Library," This issue opened with a poem by William Dudley Foulke. "The Public Library," An article by Irving C. Pearce, Commissioner of Education. Mr. Pearce refers to the library as the great teacher. Page 2. "Your Library In 1931," Library statistics with categories were displayed. Page 3. "No Depression In The Library's Business," The library saw a surge of activity as the result of the economy. This article referred to the statistical tables on pages 2 and 3. Page 4."Your Ward And The Public Library," Further statistics of registered card holders by City Ward. "Consider The Heavens," Take you mind of your troubles and gaze the heavens. Various materials offered on the topic of astronomy. "Education--A Definition," A quote from William John Cooper, U.S. Commissioner of Education.
- Contributing Institution:
- Saint Paul Public Library
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
3. The Library Beacon April, 1929
- Creator:
- Saint Paul Public Library (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Date Created:
- 1929-04
- Description:
- Page 1. This issue begins with the title, "A Helpful Gift," It describes a Trust fund established by Mrs. James H. Skinner and her son. Also mentioned were the bequests by Judge Greenleaf Clark and Judge Henry Hale. Page 2. "A Unique Experiment," The library agreed to manage a collection of books for the Boy Scouts to assist them in their activities at the St. Croix Boy Scout camp. "The Wearin' O' the Green," Children at the Arlington Hills Branch Library, describe a program of Irish songs riddles, and dances in traditional customs. Page 3. "For Knights and Ladies of the Trowel," What the library had to offer for spring gardening. "On House Cleaning," This article let the reader know that the periodical collection contained many tips on cleaning and decoration inside and outside the house. Page 4. "Magazines In the Reading Room," Well over 1,000 periodicals were subscribed to. A sample list of 32 titles represented the wide variety of topics and subjects in the periodical collection.
- Contributing Institution:
- Saint Paul Public Library
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
4. The Library Beacon April - June, 1934
- Creator:
- Saint Paul Public Library (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Date Created:
- 1934-04 - 1934 - 06
- Description:
- Page 1. "For Summer Readers, A Pleasant Place To Read Or Study," Study goes on in the Reference Room, students find it a cool place to work. When the weather is hot the air is "washed" and cooled before being driven by fans through the entire building. "Recent Book-Lists. "Summer book lists, covering many topics were available for the public. Page 2, The Plight Of Young People In The Depression," A sobering appraisal of the plight of young men and women caught in the Depression. "Books About Our Boys And Girls," Another list concerning the dilemma of the youth of the country. "Books In A Democracy," A statement by Arundell Esdaile, Secretary of the British Museum. Page 3. "What Vocation Shall I Choose?" A selection of information on a variety of careers. "An Expression Of Thanks," Over 2,200 materials comprising books, maps, periodicals were donated to the library. Some branches received subscriptions to journals, Others received cash. One individual gave a donation of three dollars. Who will ever know the story behind her donation? Page 4, "A Notable Gift Of Books," Books donated by the Long family in memory of Lily A. Long and Olive M. Long. An example of a book plate from the Long family is illustrated.
- Contributing Institution:
- Saint Paul Public Library
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
5. The Library Beacon September, 1929.
- Creator:
- Saint Paul Public Library (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Date Created:
- 1929-09
- Description:
- Page 1."Hale Memorial Hamline Branch Library," A sketch and description of the long delayed Hamline Branch Library graced the cover of this issue. The library was built with a working fireplace that remains in use to this day. Page 2. "Two New Branch Buildings," After almost four years of legal negotiation contracts were signed and construction set to begin. The proposed Merriam Park Library could not be opened till completion of the Hamline Branch. "Gifts To The Library," The editor thanks those patrons for their continued support. "Special Gifts," Northwest Baptist Hospital Association presented 432 books to be used for Library service to hospitals. The Library began service to city hospitals in 1921. Page 3. "Chocolates Or Food," To assist the serious reader subject bibliographies were prepared by the American Library Association. "Reading With A Purpose," The titles of 50 booklets, each prepared by a specialist are listed. Each provided a balanced introduction to a particular topic. Page 4. "Travel Posters," These posters decorated the rooms of the library and are an example of posters as art. Posters were available for use by various groups who needed contact the office of the Librarian.
- Contributing Institution:
- Saint Paul Public Library
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
6. The Library Beacon February, 1930
- Creator:
- Saint Paul Public Library (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Date Created:
- 1930-02
- Description:
- Page 1. "How The Library Helps The School," The article was written by Edith M. Ouellette, Librarian, Washington High School. She described the necessity of supplementing curriculum with materials from the public library. Page 2. "A Big Day," Saturday, January 11th, was a record day for adult circulation at the Central Library. Two thousand five hundred and thirty eight items were checked out. "Popular Reading Interests," A review of the "Reading with a Purpose," booklets referred to in the September,1929 issue of the Beacon. Of fifty topics only eighteen have sold more than twenty copies. Some of the popular booklets were "Philosophy," "Mental Hygiene," and "Religion in Everyday Life," and "More Book Gifts" In 1929, 4,560 books were donated to the library. Page 3. "Another Acknowledgment," The success of the Graphic Arts exhibit was due in part to local department stores who loaned their display cases and drapes. The stores were: Schuneman and Mannheimers, the Emporium, Field Schlick and Co. and the Golden Rule. "More Books For The Parent-Teacher Shelf," An additional donation allowed purchase of more books. "The Library And The Printing Craft," The amount of interest in the Graphic Arts exhibit lead to purchase of additional materials on all aspects of the subject. "Recent War Literature and Peace," A reflection on the novels coming out of the Great War. Page 4. "Service to "Shut-Ins," This service started as a natural out growth of the service to hospitals. Reading lists would be provided for relatives who would deliver the books as needed. This service was brought back in the late 1970's and was made possible by volunteers. It was given the name Homebound Service.
- Contributing Institution:
- Saint Paul Public Library
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
7. The Library Beacon September, 1930
- Creator:
- Saint Paul Public Library (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Date Created:
- 1930-09
- Description:
- Page 1."The Circulation Room," A black and white photograph of a very busy room frozen in time. This was where library cards were issued, books checked out and returned. The card catalog was in this room as were open book shelves. A reference desk for high school students and the Reader's Aid desk were also squeezed in. As many as 2,619 books were circulated in one day. At times perhaps eighty people would be in this room. Page 2. "Summer Service In Ramsey County," A day in the life of the Ramsey County Book Truck. An average day would see the truck going to rural farms and businesses. Requested material included books on travel, auto repairs for the local garage, electric water pumps, cold pack canning and much more. A honk of the book truck's horn would alert people that the library had arrived. Page 3, "Getting A Library Card," It only took four minutes to do. Write your name and address on the form, give the names of two acquaintances who appear in the City Directory. No guarantors are required. "New Lists Of New Books," Each month the library would publish a single page leaflet listing new books on a variety of subjects. These included Aeronautics, Domestic Science, Interior Decoration and Furniture. "Precious Steins," A ditty about the Steins, Gertrude, Ep and Ein. Page 4. "How The Library Serves The Home-Maker," The library attempted to meet the needs of the housewife of the period. Books on food and cookery, financing of the home, health and hygiene, decorative crafts were but a few of the many topics addressed by the collection. Included were numerous periodical titles some of which are still published today. "Acknowledgments Again," The period of acknowledgement covered is from the end of June to the middle of August.
- Contributing Institution:
- Saint Paul Public Library
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
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