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The annual report for 1919. The report mentions the new arrival of Lillian J. Constant from the University of Kansas library.

An article reporting Lawrence Public Library efforts to send books overseas for American soldiers recovering in French hospitals.

The annual report for 1918. The report mentions the resignation of Nellie Griswold Beatty, later Palmer, as head librarian, an influenza outbreak that lowered library circulation, and the continuing effect of WWI

A short article in The Salina Evening Journal announcing the marriage of long-time head librarian Nellie Griswold Beatty to Sydney Palmer, of Hutchinson, Kan. The article includes a short bio on Nellie Griswold Beatty, including her involvement with…

A typewritten bio on Nellie Griswold Beatty, head librarian of the Lawrence Public Library. The bio summarizes her early life as well as her work in the library, and was evidently written before she retired in 1918.

The annual report for 1917. The report mentions the effect of WWI on the library, the denial of the Carnegie grant, and increasing congestion

An article encouraging soliders stationed in Lawrence, Kansas to make use of the Lawrence Public Library.

A typewritten draft of the history of the Lawrence Public Library, which was later published in 1917 edition of Connelley's Standard History of Kansas.

The annual report for 1916. The report mentions the grant request from Carnegie for library expansions, building repairs, and the shortcomings of the reference section

An article in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World reporting on an additional grant requested of Andrew Carnegie for necessary library renovations. The library requested $15,000 to make additions to the building as well as updates to the interior to…

An obituary in The Daily Gazette of Helen Griswold Banks, Quantrill's Raid widow and city librarian from 1867-1870.

A resolution by the Special Committee in the Matters of Non-Resident Members proposing a resolution that would allow districts outside Lawrence to nominate and purchase library memberships for residents who desire use of the library.

A small pamphlet outlining the By-Laws and Rules of the Lawrence Public Library in 1908

Handwritten copy of a letter from Peter Emery on behalf of the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors to Mrs. L.H. Perkins thanking her for the generosity of her husband in bequeathing $1000 to the library for the purpose of buying new books. …

A report by Custodian of Public Documents Edward Bumgardner outlining the state of public documents at the Lawrence Public Library.

A report from the library committee proposing two additional rules for the library, the first regarding the use of the library by residents outside city limits and the second allowing the librarian to block entry of books and people infected with…

A letter from Edward Bumgardner to the secretary of the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors, C.S. Hall, asking to convene a meeting for discussing the reopening of the library after the passing of the diphtheria scare.

A letter from Edward Bumgardner to the president of the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors, J.R. Griggs, asking to convene a meeting for discussing the closing of the library during the diphtheria scare.

An article announcing that the Lawrence Public Library got a a new children's room. The article describes the new programs aimed at serving the children of the community

An article giving further information of J.S. Boughton's death and funeral arrangements as well as a portrait of his life.

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 letter from Sophie Poehler acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Lawrence Library Board of Directors in which they accepted the gift of books and furniture from the Theo. Poehler Mercantile Company.

A patron's suggestions of possible improvements to the library, in response to a questionnaire presumably circulated by the library to gather patron feedback. Some of these include a telephone service by the reference department, a wider selection…

A leaflet from the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors asking the citizens of Lawrence to help the library purchase new books. With the construction of the new building and the transition to a free library, the leaflet explains, the library…