SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (CBPL 0856, CBPL 0855, CBPL 0854, CBPL 0853, CBPL 0851), some of which may also be described in this new record; Views of volunteers for the Brooklyn Public Library's Friends of the Library group at various functions; 0851 (10 x 8 in.) shows three figures standing together, identified on verso as "Mr. Brown, Chairman of Board, Dr. Ferguson, Chief Librarian, [and] Miss Righter"; 0852 (8 x 10 in.) shows three women in library stacks shelving books; 0853 (8 x 10 in.) shows woman with overcoat and glasses standing next to glass case displaying memorabilia of army veterans; 0854 (10 x 8 in.) shows Library Director Francis R. St. John laughing with elderly woman at gift-giving ceremony (inscription on verso: "Mr. St. John receives check for $400 from Miss Righter at Annual Meeting of Friends of Library"); 0855 (8 x 10 in.) shows seven people posing together, identified on verso as "Dr. Brown, [unknown], Mrs. Perkins, Treasurer of Friends, Mr. Harold Bailey, Trustee, Mrs. Van Cott, Secretary, Miss Righter, Chairman, [and] Dr. Ferguson, Chief Librarian"); 0856 (8 x 10 in.) shows three men seated at table and one woman standing (inscription on verso: "First meeting of the Friends of the Library. Speakers: Mr. Ingersoll, Borough President, Judge Garvin, President of Board, Miss Righter, Chairman, Dr. Ferguson, Chief Librarian.").
NoteTitle supplied by cataloger. Dates inscribed on verso of 0856 (12/14/39) and 0854 (April 22, 1958). Photographer's stamp ("Roy Pinney") on verso of 0852 and 0856; photographer's stamp ("Irene Strauss") on verso of 0853.
SubjectFerguson, Milton J. (Milton James), 1879-1954 ; St. John, Francis R ; Brooklyn Public Library ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Volunteer workers in libraries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Library directors -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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