Nashville Public Library scrapbooks, ca. 1920-ca. 2000 (bulk ca. 1947-ca. 1973)
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Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material
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2 cu. ft. (9 scrapbooks)
Language
English

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Organization & arrangement of materials
Arranged chronologically.
General Note
Materials housed in Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.
Restrictions on Access
In library use only. Available by appointment.
Description
Scope and content: A collection of scrapbooks pertaining to the history of the Nashville Public Library. These scrapbooks span the 1920s through early 1970s, providing biographical and historical information about the library's administrative officials, the four original Carnegie Libraries (Main and branches), the library services and public programs. Includes a scrapbook about the Business Branch of the Carnegie Library, established in the Nashville Chamber of Commerce in 1931. Present are several scrapbooks about "National Library Week" and the library departments of the Ben West Library.
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Scrapbook, ca. 1920-ca. 1947. A scrapbook of newspaper clippings and magazine articles related to the Carnegie Library spanning the 1920s to 1940s. Topical highlights include the administrative history, the Nashville Library Club, Albert G. Ewing, Judge John H. DeWitt, Harold F. Brigham, F. K. W. Drury, Albert G. Ewing, Robert S. Alvarez, Mary Hannah Johnson, the 40th Anniversary celebration of the charter, bookmobile service in Davidson County, the WPA project for the Vultee Vulcan branch library, the Victory Book Campaign launched at East Nashville High School during World War II and the programs of the Children's Department of the Public Library.
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Scrapbook, ca. 1931-ca. 1943 (bulk ca. 1931-ca. 1936). A scrapbook of newspaper clippings and articles about the Business Branch of the Carnegie Library, established in the Nashville Chamber of Commerce in 1931. Includes an original bookplate designed by an art student at Watkins Institute in a bookplate design contest for the business books contributed by H. G. Hill.
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Scrapbook, ca. 1947-ca. 1969. A scrapbook of clippings and ephemera about the Nashville Public Library during the 1940s through 1960s. Includes several 1947 "Library Lookout" articles written by Dr. Robert S. Alvarez, City Librarian of the Carnegie Library. Includes several articles about puppeteer Tom Tichenor and programs of the Children's Department.
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Scrapbook "National Library Week, March 16-22, 1958." A scrapbook of clippings, ephemera and photographs highlighting the observation of Library Week at the Nashville Public Library in 1958.
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Includes an issue of "Library Trends" (July, 1962).
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Scrapbooks "Tennessee N[ational] L[ibrary] Week 1970." Two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, ephemera, and photographs about the 1970 National Library Week in Tennessee. Includes information about the state committee and coverage of program events. Includes Mayor Briley's proclamation for the event and a photograph of Mayor Briley presenting the proclamation to State Chairman Dudley C. Fort, Kay Culbertson, Executive Director, and D. Marshall Stewart, Chief Librarian. Includes highlights of library open house events in public libraries across Tennessee.
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Scrapbook, ca. 1970-1973. A scrapbook about the Business Information Division of the Nashville Public LIbrary and Davidson County. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, ephemera and photocopied correspondence about the business service program, headed by Mrs. Alyne Gundlach.
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Scrapbook "National Library Week Publicity, Public Library of Nashville and Davidson County, [1971].
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Scrapbook "Nashville Public Library Staff/Family Picnic, 2000". A photographic scrapbook of the Nashville Public Library staff picnic held at Hartman Park, May 20, 2000. Includes 20 color photographs of the event.
Preferred Citation of Described Materials
Cite as: Nashville Public Library scrapbooks, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Assembled by library staff;,RT-208.
Biographical or Historical Data
Nashville's library history can be traced back to 1813, but it was the late 1800s before Nashville had a public library. In 1897, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Library Law, which authorized cities of 20,000 or more to establish and maintain free public libraries and reading rooms. Before that time, city governments had no authority to use tax money to support libraries. Nashville's first public library was the Howard Library, established in 1898. The City of Nashville, acting under the provisions of the Library Law, appropriated $2,500 for the Howard Library. The Nashville Public Library grew out of this history. In 1901, Andrew Carnegie offered to donate $100,000 to Nashville for a new library building if the city would appropriate $10,000 a year for its maintenance. Nashville accepted the terms of Carnegie's donation and the charter for Carnegie Library of Nashville was granted. On April 27, 1903, the cornerstone laid for Carnegie building. Officially opened to the public on September 19, 1904, the building was located at 8th Avenue North and Union Street. The Carnegie Library of Nashville was renamed the Nashville Public Library in 1934, being active at this location until 1963, when the new Metropolitan Government began construction on a new main library upon the site, "The Ben West Library." The groundbreaking ceremonies were held circa December 1963. Administered under the new Metropolitan Government, the library was dedicated on January 16, 1966; it was named the Ben West Library on June 5, 1977 in memory of Mayor Ben West. Designed by the architectural firm of Taylor & Crabtree, Inc., this downtown main library served the public from 1963 until 2001. In June, 1997, the Metropolitan Council, with the support of thousands of library users and advocates, approved a property tax increase that enabled the generation of $115 million in bond funds for facility and collection improvements to the Nashville Public Library system. Funds were approved by Council to build five new branch libraries, renovate three branches, add materials and technology systemwide, and build a new Main Library downtown. Nashville's new Main Library opened to the public on June 9, 2001, a new modern classical library building, designed by architect Robert A. M. Stern.
Language
In English
Ownership and Custodial History
The scrapbooks were likely compiled by library staff.
Accumulation and Frequency of Use
No further accruals are expected.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

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Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

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Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Nashville Public Library Scrapbooks

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