The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
The Jaysee Echo is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Rochester Junior College. It includes summaries of school activities (sports, clubs, classes, etc), articles on a variety of subjects, social events, and other topics of interest to the students. It also includes advertisements from many area businesses.
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.
Page 1. "Book Drive Number," A black and white photograph on the cover, shows two employees mending library materials. Centered in the photograph is a book press. Announced was a campaign asking people of St. Paul to give 100,000 books to the library. Page 2. "Why Give To Libraries?" Seven points are listed. The first point serves as a foundation for the rest. "Human life is shaped and developed by nothing else more powerfully than by ideas, images, emotions and ideals which are conveyed to the mind by books". Page 3. "Subscription Books," People have been approached by agents selling subscriptions. To assist the unwary the library subscribes to "Subscription books Bulletin," issued by the American Library Association. "Post Cards Wanted," Looking for scenes, buildings, monuments. The library circulated these post cards to schools and study groups. "And Phonograph Records, Too," Many persons did not realize that the library circulated records of the better class of musical compositions. The collections were available for use by responsible groups. Page 4. "Book Drive Information," Stipulated here were the types of materials the library hoped to receive. Where they were to be delivered, Central library or branches and how to deal with monetary gifts. Home libraries could benefit by judicious pruning with donations being given to the library. "Acknowledgements Suspended," Gifts received during the Book Drive were appreciated but space would not allow the usual practice of acknowledgement in The Beacon.
Page 1. "A Day's Circulation At The Central Library," A black and white photograph shows the returned material waiting to processed and shelved. "Library Events In 1930." Two new branches opened. Book Gift Drive brought in more than 20,000 books and $783.19 in money. Page 2. "Your Library In 1930," A statistical record of library activity for 1930. Page 3, "Each Library Patron Should Note," There was a delicate balance between acquisition and withdraw of books. The result was considerably fewer books left for circulation. "Atlas With 1930 Population Statistics," The Rand McNally commercial atlas was a significant addition to the collection. Page 4. "Librarians As Amateur Sleuths," An example of how staff found the correct book with very little information. "Recent Donors To The Library," People and organizations donate to the library. "Bulletin Books Worth Reading," The library published the "Bulletin" a pamphlet of suggested book worth reading.
Page 1. A black and white photograph of the St. Anthony Park Branch Library is on the cover. One of three Carnegie Branch Libraries, it experienced an increase in library card holders, book circulation and volume of materials added to the collection. Page 2. "Fourteen Years At St. Anthony Branch." What was written in 1932 in most respects remains valid to this day. Page 3. "College Alumni Publications," A Saint Anthony resident donated his copy of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin to the library. "In Recognition Of Generous Contributions," A list of donors, private citizens and businesses who contributed to the library system. "Readers' Aid In The Circulation Department," The economic depression saw large numbers of people using the library. Statistics of customer use in the Readers Aid department increased significantly over 1931. Subject requests mirrored current events in the world. Page 4. "New Atlases," The Library was proud of the addition of "Stieler's Atlas of Modern Geography" a German publication. "Wanted: Magazines For Hospital Patients," The Library Hospital Service sent out a plea for magazines, not more than two years old, to be donated to the library. "Trade Journals For The Business Man," Even in difficult economic times, trade journals were an important part of the library's collection. The titles mentioned present a profile of businesses active in the state.
Page 1. "Mending The Library's Books," A black and white photograph shows staff mending books. Some 40,000 books were mended annually. Page 2. "What Price Carelessness?" A request for patrons to treat books with care and all will benefit. "An Expression Of Appreciation And Thanks," No gift was to small and all gift appreciated. Page 3. "Half-A-Day Better Than No Library," Those who could not afford carfare used these stations. Five of these stations and their collections are described. These stations provided vital service for the public. Page 4. "Arthur Caines In Memoriam," Mr. Caines was a member of the Library Advisory Board. "The Library Advisory Board," Listed are the names of the Library Advisory Board. "Read About Roosevelt," The library will obtain books written by the president as well as books about him. Books about the "New Deal," will follow soon.
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.