Library Postcards

Feather Pen and Gavel Bookplate Square Stickers

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Feather Pen and Gavel Bookplate by feedmelinguini
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Tree Bookplate Sticker

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1914 Carnegie Library, Parsons, Kansas

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[LIB6174] - Dedicated November 14, 1907. 1975 – As the Carnegie building became more crowded, citizens of Parsons realized the need for a new building, and in October 1975, voters approved a $260,000 bond for a new 18,000 square foot building. The Parsons Urban Renewal Agency gave an additional $295,500 for the project.

This postcard also shows the First Presbyterian Church.

1909 Public Library, Portland, Oregon

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[LIB6173] - What is now Multnomah County Library dates its existence from 1864, a time when Portland was a frontier town with frame buildings, muddy streets and few sidewalks. A small group of Portland citizens met to establish a subscription library and reading room, organizing under the name "Library Association of Portland." [Read more at the Website]

Free Library, Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York

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[LIB6172] - Special Collection Suffolk Historic Newspapers is a searchable collection of Suffolk's newspaper heritage dating back to 1839. Articles can be viewed separately or as they appear on the newspaper page. They can be saved to your local computer, printed, and emailed.

Suffolk Historic Newspapers is a cooperative project of the public libraries of Suffolk County, New York. Funding and support has been provided by the public libraries, by the Library Services and Construction Act through the New York State Library, the office of New York State Senator Carl Marcellino, and others. Click here for free access!

Carnegie Library, Jacksonville, Illinois

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[LIB6171] - After being contacted in 1901 by Jacksonville lawyer Lawrence O. Vaught, Andrew Carnegie pledged $40,000 for the erection of a public library building in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Public Library officially opened in its permanent home, the Carnegie building at 201 W. College Avenue, on February 23, 1903. [From the website]

Though the original has been renovated, it is still in use as a library.

Carnegie Library, Burlington, Vermont

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[LIB6170] - By 1901 the library had outgrown its location in the old City Hall building. In the same year, Andrew Carnegie made a gift of $50,000 for the construction of a new library. On August 17th, 1904, the new library was dedicated and opened for business. For almost 70 years the Carnegie building served the community well, but in 1973 the building sustained structural damage due to the settling of the northwest corner of the foundation (where poor quality material used to fill the former railroad ravine was settling). The collection was moved that year to temporary quarters in Contois Auditorium in City Hall, then a few months later to the basement of Memorial Auditorium.

In the early to mid 1970's there was some pressure from the citizenry to demolish the Carnegie building and rebuild on the site. In response, a group of Burlington residents formed The Committee to Save the Fletcher Free Library Building. A petition was circulated, and as a result, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1974. In 1977, an E.D.A. grant of $234,000 made possible the stabilization and external repair of the building. [From the library website]

McGhee Library, York College, York, Nebraska

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[LIB6169] - A two year Liberal Arts Christian College established in 1890. [From the back of the card] Website

1910 Library, Bakersfield, California

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[LIB6168] - The genealogy collection contains books, magazines, printed vital records, and books on heraldry and family names. Complete California census records through 1920 are available on microfilm. Also, the library has the microfiche index to the collection of the Sutro Library.

Website

The South Carolina State Library, Columbia, South Carolina

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[LIB6167] - A direct descendant of America's first public library established in Charles Town (Charleston, SC) in 1698, the State Library is the hub of library activity in South Carolina. The new building, completed in 1969, houses an extensive reference collection. [From the back of the card]

The South Carolina Department of Archives & History provides many records online, including Legislative Papers 1782 - 1866, Will Transcripts 1782 - 1855, and Records of Confederate Veterans 1909 - 1973. Access to the database is free, click here.

Library, Manchester, Vermont

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[LIB6166] - An early 20th century post card mailed to Mrs. S. Schooly, Great Meadows, New Jersey.

Also known as the Mark Skinner Library, built in 1898.

Free Public Library, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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[LIB6165] - Opened October, 1966. Malcom Wells, architect. Malcolm Wells (March 11, 1926 – November 27, 2009) is sometimes regarded as "the father of modern earth-sheltered architecture." [Wikipedia]

1937 Forbes Library, Northampton, Massachusetts

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[LIB6164] - Posted February 28, 1937 from Northampton, this post card was sent to Mr. Loring Bowen, New Haven, Connecticut. Mr. Bowen may have been a graduate of Yale University. [New York Times Obituary]

The Forbes Library opened in 1894, as a result of a bequest by Judge Charles E. Forbes, who wished to build a public library for the citizens of Northampton. The massive three-story stone building, which is on the Register of Historic Buildings, was designed by William Brocklesby to be completely fire proof with all steel framing and stone, slate, and copper exterior. [Read more at the library website]

Public Library, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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[LIB6163] - Bessie sent this card to Mrs. Thomas Young, of Midland Park, New Jersey. "I must add another library to your little collection." Years later, it has found its way onto this site.

1907 Public Library, Chariton, Iowa

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[LIB6162] - This postcard was addressed to Miss Jessie Combs, Red Oak, Iowa. It was sent to her from her Cousin Sarah.

This library was dedicated on Oct 28, 1904. It is still in use as a library.

1912 Free Public Library, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada

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[LIB6161] - Closed in 1983, this building is now home to the Saint John Arts Centre. [Wikipedia]

Library, Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, North Carolina

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[LIB6160] - 1967 Warren Wilson becomes four-year college. A college with a fascinating history, read more here.

1916 Jane A. Chilcote Free City Library, Washington, Iowa

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[LIB6159] - 1901-1952

In 1901 Jane A. Chilcote, widow of Dr. Alexander Chilcote, bequeathed her house at 120 E. Main to the City of Washington to use as a public library. In her honor, the library was affectionately known as the Jane A. Chilcote Library for many years. Original portraits of both Jane and Alexander Chilcote can be seen on the second floor of the public library, behind the information desk. The Chilcote house was extensively remodeled to serve as the library. A lovely painting of the Chilcote Library by Edna Jones can be seen in the second reading room of the public library above the globe. During the late forties and early fifties the house had begun to seriously deteriorate. The foundation had begun to crumble and the walls and floors were infested with termites. In 1952 the city undertook the construction of a new building on the site funded in large part by major donations by Fort Sherman and Ralph Smith. The Chilcote house was demolished and the main portion of the new E. Main building was constructed. The building built in 1952 was about 7,100 square feet and included an upstairs meeting room and a storage / research room that now houses the genealogical library. The gallery was remodeled in 1971. [Read more at the Library Website]

1926 Carpenter Memorial Library, Manchester, New Hampshire

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[LIB6158] - The Manchester City Library has been a cultural treasure to Manchester and New Hampshire since 1854. In his inaugural address that year, Mayor elect Frederick Smyth proposed the establishment of a free public library for all of Manchester's citizens. During the previous decade, the Manchester Athenaeum had been used and enjoyed by its members. The Manchester Athenaeum collection was officially transferred to the city on September 6, 1854, bringing to life Mayor Smyth's dream of a Manchester City Library. [More from the website]

1946 Benson Memorial Library, Titusville, Pennsylvania

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[LIB6157] - The Benson Memorial Library was founded in 1904.

Pennsylvania Log Library, Grant, Alabama

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[LIB6156] - The library of the Kate Duncan Smith D.A.R. School. Located in the town of Grant, Marshall County, the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School (KDS) is the only K-12 school in the United States owned and operated by chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Founded in 1924 by the Alabama Society DAR, the school was named to the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2002. [Encyclopedia of Alabama]

1946 Mary Cheney Library, Manchester, Connecticut

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[LIB6101] - 1937 South Manchester Free Public Library moves into a new building and is renamed Mary Cheney Library, located 'in Center Park' on Main Street. Money for the building is made possible from Cheney Brothers fund and Federal Public Works Administration funds. [Read more at the website]

1915 Sheldon Library, St. Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire

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[LIB6100] - A new library — designed by Robert A. M. Stern and Carroll Cline — opened in 1991.

1940 Public Library, Bethlehem, White Mountains, New Hampshire

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[LIB6099] - Website

Carnegie Public Library, Coshocton, Ohio

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[LIB6016] - The Local History and Genealogy Department at the Coshocton Public Library houses an extensive collection of books, and pamphlet files, and microfilm of local newspapers and probate court records dating to the early 1800s. Visit their website today!