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SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (BPL 1056, BPL 1054, BPL 1055, BPL 1052), some of which may also be described in this new record; Five views of New Lots Branch Library on opening day in temporary storefront location on New Lots Avenue in 1949; 1051 shows Library Director Francis R. St. John posing by card catalog with three women and one man in suit; 1052 shows crowded library interior, with people in front looking into camera, and partial view of man holding up flash camera at right; 1054 shows four adults, identified by inscription on verso as "Mr. Blank, Mrs. Blank, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Gerstenheim," presenting book to young girl; 1055 shows Library Directory Francis R. St. John shaking hands with one man amid a group of men identified by insciption on verso as "Senators"; 1056 shows crowded group of women and two men posing for picture around reference desk.
SubjectSt. John, Francis R ; Brooklyn Public Library. New Lots Branch ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Library users -- New York (State) -- New York
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