Cambridge, chosen as the site for the headquarters of the new regional system in 1959, had also been the headquarters of the Isanti County Library, which was established in 1946 in 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.
Letter dated October 13, 1938 from Lee F. Zimmerman, State Director of Libraries, to Minnesota Librarians. The letter was a template used to request that local libraries work with their local radio stations to broadcast radio scripts at the local level. The radio scripts were originally created by the Minnesota Library Association Radio Committee to be broadcast over a period of 12-13 weeks on station KSTP in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Broadcast schedule for the Minnesota Library Association Fact Finders radio program. Created by the Minnesota Library Association Radio Committee, the program was broadcast on KSTP from 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. every Thursday from Sept. 29th - December 22nd (13 broadcasts).
The Young People's and School Librarians' section report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Nominating Committee report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Public Relations Committee report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Minutes for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Catalog Section meeting of the 1949 MLA conference. Includes a list of the nominated officers for the following year.
The Membership Committee report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Contract between the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) and Mortimer Adler, for him to present his talk "How to Read a Page" at the 1944 MLA annual conference in St. Paul on October 6, 1944
Minnesota Library Association; Shipman, Frances R.
Date Created:
1944
Description:
Letter from the Minnesota Library Association Radio Representative Frances R. Shipman to Secretary Marian Phillips reporting on activities for the 1943-1944 year. Activities included the arrangement of contestants for the Twin Cities Radio Quiz of November 1, 1943, which included members of the Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries. Contest winnings were donated to the Children's Memorial Library Fund.
The County Librarians' section report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, St. Paul, Minnesota.
A "last call" reminder of the 1961 Minnesota Library Asssociation (MLA) annual conference, held September 28-29, 1961 at Hotel Lowry in St. Paul. Includes a brief overview of the conference and a reservation form.
1942 Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Conference postal card to be completed and returned indicating member's intention to attend the daily breakfasts, luncheons, and banquet planned during the event. Originally included with 1942 MLA Conference Announcement mailing.
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.
Notice of proposed change to Article IV of Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Constitution from requiring MLA President and one or more members to participate on A.L.A. Council, to requiring one or more members of MLA to participate, with the associated correction to MLA by-laws. Originally included with 1942 MLA Conference Announcement mailing.
Committee, Young Men's Library Association, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1866-05-24
Description:
An announcement of the Annual Election of Officers to the Young Men's Library Association, Winona Minnesota. Candidates endorsed by the special committee include Franklin Staples for president, Thomas Simpson for vice-president, E. A. Gerdtzen for secretary, John H. Andrews for treasurer, and C. N. Waterman, John Dobbs, D. A. Coe, M. G. Norton, and William Mitchell for directors.
Young Men's Library Association, Winona, Minnesota; Tucker, Gilbert R.; Chisholm, O. P.; Carey, Sheldon C.
Date Created:
1863-04-25
Description:
A hand written document stating the creation of the Young Men's Library Association in Winona, Minnesota, and its Board of Directors. Officers elected included Gilbert R. Tucker, president; O. P. Chisholm, vice-president; William W. Painter, treasurer; Sheldon C. Carey, secretary. Trustees for the first year were Thomas Simpson, F. E. Shandrew, E. E. Youmans, William Sinclair and J. W. Stevens.
An invoice for furnishings for the new Winona Public Library building, Winona, Minnesota. Invoice includes card cabinet, shelving for vault and cork carpeting.
Executive Committee, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota; Bell, Frederick Somers, 1859-1938; Lees, Edward
Date Created:
1899 - 1905
Description:
The fourth bulletin from the Winona Free Public Library's by-laws, chapter 2, article 3, and chapter 1, article 3. The bulletin details the librarian's duties, as well as the assistant librarian, Miss Black, and the first attendant, Miss Von Rohr. It is signed by the library's Executive Committee, Fred S. Bell, Edward Lees, and Mrs. S. W. Morgan.
A check from the Treasurer of the Winona Library Association to J.E. Prentiss for insurance in the amount of fifteen dollars, signed by E. (Ernest) A. Gerdtzen, Secretary, and O. (Ozro) B. Gould, President. The check is number 18 and dated April 28, 1874.
A check from the Treasurer of the Winona Library Association to A. H. Snow in the amount of five dollars. The check is number 1 and signed by E. A. Gerdtzen, secretary, and O. B. Gould, president.
An invoice from the Library Bureau, Chicago, Illinois, to the Winona Free Public Library stating the remainder of the balance on their account for the purchase of book stacks.