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[Celebrating the Opening of Marshall Public Library]

Description: Celebrating at the October 20, 1973 reception for the opening of the new public library building in Marshall, Texas are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kariel (left and right) and Tony Bridge (center). Mr. Bridge was the owner of KMHT radio station and was the first person to support Mrs. Kariel when she publicly stated the need for a public library.
Date: October 20, 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Library Benefactors at Marshall Opening]

Description: Library benefactors greet other library supporters at the reception for the new Marshall Public Library on October 20, 1973. Third from left is Mrs. George Gold Olincy, then her sister Mrs. Bernice Gold Kranson, fourth from left, and then Mr. George Olincy, right. The Mose and Etta Gold auditorium at the library was named for the Gold's parents.
Date: October 20, 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Marshall Library Supporter Displays Dedication Program]

Description: In 1973 the Marshall Public Library received the "Library Project of the Year" award from the Texas State Library Association. The dedication ceremony for the new library was held on Sunday, October 21, 1973. At a reception on the Saturday night before, Nancy Kariel displays the dedication program. The program cover shows the artist's rendering of the architect's concept. Inside is the history of the drive from 1969-1972 to construct a new library; the order of ceremony; lists of officers, … more
Date: October 20, 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Four Generation Kirkham Family Photo]

Description: Photograph of four generations of the Kirkham family seated in a livingroom, including two young boys. They are identified from left to right as Carol Hatch, holding Trent Hatch on her lap; Nan Kirkham seated in a wheelchair (Carol's grandmother); and Cleo Kirkham (Carol's Dad) kneeling on the floor and holding Travis Hatch just in front of him. A china cabinet is visible behind them, as well as other decorations at right.
Date: October 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Community College

[Library Supporter Earns Accolades]

Description: Mrs. Audrey Kariel, who was Project Director for the building of the new Marshall Public Library in 1973, holds a plaque awarded for her work. The event occured in the library's Gold auditorium on its opening weekend, October 20, 1973. Mrs. Kariel said the plaque was "A suprise [for her] - recognizing her work to make the MPL's dream come true."
Date: October 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Marshall Public Library]

Description: The Opening of the new Marshall Public Library was headlined in the Marshall News Messenger newspaper article shown here. Mrs. Bernice Gold Kranson, standing left, was assisted by Mrs. Jane Treister, standing right, in the ribbon-cutting. Other dignitaries and scouts attend. The opening was Sunday, October 21, 1973. The building has been in continual use as a library since that day.
Date: October 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[1973 vacation bible school class]

Description: Photograph of the 49th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of July 23 to 27, 1973, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1973-07-23/1973-07-27
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1973]

Description: Color photograph of the 1973 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are nine girls wearing white robes and six boys wearing black robes with bow ties. Cantor Murray Neiman, Rabbi Isadore Garsek, and Elliot Garsek stand in the center of the back row. The rabbi and cantor each wear a tallis (prayer shawl). The students are Robin Levine, Gayle Gerrick, Hilda Adelson, Linda Rubin, Paula Rosen, Marsha Ann Weinberg, Betsy Rosenthal, Elisa Kaplan, Judy Weinberg, Larry Rosen, David Ja… more
Date: June 3, 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

[Alley Behind Helen Hall Library]

Description: Photograph of the alleyway behind Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. A car is parked in the alley next to a triplet of young, small trees that stand in a grassy area. The exterior of the library is partially visible on the left.
Date: April 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Helen Hall Library Courtyard]

Description: Photograph of the back area of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas, as seen from the courtyard garden where there is also a two-tiered fountain. The top of the fountain features the figure of a nude woman. A car and a house are visible in the background.
Date: April 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library
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