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A manual, compiled most likely by head librarian Lillian J. Constant, of the operations of the Lawerence Public Library. It consists of a scrapbook with sections pasted on to explain library procedures on such things as Library of Congress cards,…

An article recounting the death of J.S. Boughton from a sudden stroke at the age of 67. According to the article, his death was sudden and unexpected. He was in normal health when he suffered from the attack in his office and died immediately.

A typewritten draft with handwritten corrections of a history of the library and description of contemporary library policies, probably composed by head librarian Lillian J. Constant.

An article telling of the additions that have been made to the reading room of the Lawrence Library Association, such as the loan of a valuable collection of speciments and curiosities for the cabinet of natural history.

An article describing the upcoming bond issue vote to provide $19,250 in funds for a much-needed expansion of the Carnegie library building. The project would be a PWA project, partially funded by a government grant. In total the cost is $35,000.

An ad calling for the renovation of the Lawrence Public Library. It features a bright green car from 1972 with the copy, "Our library was built in 1972. It has been overhauled and repainted. But how far will it go? It's time to trade up to a new…

An advertisement advocating for a library expansion. It outlines the library's needs, the problems it faces, and the details of the projects, including the cost, proposed site, and possible advantages.

A page from the 1866 Lawrence City Directory and Business Guide that contains an advertisement for J.S. Boughton's circulating library and reading room, located over George Leis's Drugstore on 90 Massachussetts Street.

An advertisement in the Daily Kansas Tribune announcing a lecture by Professor Oscanyan, The Celebrated Turk. The subject of the lecture is reported to be "Domestic Life in Turkey," and the price of admission is 50 cents.

An ad calling for the renovation of the Lawrence Public Library. It features a child wearing clothes too small with the copy, "The children's and teen's areas at the library are bursting at the seams. It's time to move up a size to meet the needs…

An advertisement in the Daily Kansas Tribune announcing a lecture by Ralph Waldo Emerson hosted by the Lawrence Library Association. The subject of the lecture is reported to be "The Man of the World," and the price of admission is 50 cents.

Oral history interview with Alice Ann Johnson, board member of the Lawrence Public Library Foundation. She tells the story of the foundation and its involvement in the recent renovation of the Lawrence Public Library. She explains the process the…

A short article announcing receipt of the official offer from Andrew Carnegie of $25,000 toward the construction of a new library building

A short piece in the the Lawrence Journal-World announcing the election of Ralph van Handel, a University of Michigan graduate and WWII veteran, to the position of head librarian of the Lawrence Public Library.

An article in the Lawrence Daily Journal reporting that the library is moving to first-floor rooms in the Lawrence National Bank building, 647 Massachussetts Street. The article mentions then-librarian Rhoda Trask and recent events in Leavenworth.

A short article in the Atchinson Daily Champion announcing the retirement of long-time librarian Rhoda J. Trask and new appointment of Mary Simpson.

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1943 containing activities, library's clubs, accessions, and circulation statistics. 350 children completed the summer reading course. A collection of Native American relics was exhibited in…

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1944. Includes book stock, circulation, and registration. 408 children completed the summer reading program with the assistance of the Parent-Teachers Association.

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1948. The information is focused on the increasing number of books for a total of 89,815 and the importance of the children's department. The summer reading program showed how important the…

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1949. This report contains a short history of the library in its eighty-four years of existence. The necessity to grow is mentioned due to the increase in circulation and registration. 714…

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1950. Changes in the children's reading zone and in the main floor are mentioned. New rules for using the books and registration are included. The outside of the library changed to serve…

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1951. Includes maintenance costs and funding. It includes the change in the administration of the library and resignation of Mr. Ralph Van Handle. The library started a publicity program on…

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1952. Includes funds and expenses, statistics, exhibitions, and programs for children. Helen Osma is named as the new cataloguer after the retirement of Margaret Perkins.

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1953. Includes funds, salary adjustments for the staff due to the cost of living in Lawrence, expenses, circulation, and donations.

Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1954. Includes reports of circulation, registration, funds, and book stock. The library started the circulation of phonograph records and its department became one of the most popular.