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- [Portrait of Belle Crockett]
- Photograph of Mrs. Belle Crockett, who is wearing a light-colored shirt and sitting in a wheelchair.
- [Program Features Bill Moyers at the Marshall Public Library]
- Bill Moyers waits to be introduced at a Marshall Public Library program during the nation's Bicentennial in 1976. Mr. Moyers, a favorite son of Marshall, Texas, returned to speak about the value of libraries to democracy.
- [Reception for Bill Moyers at the Marshall Public Library]
- Bill Moyers, second from left, talks with Harrison County residents who attended his speech at the Marshall Public Library during the United States Bicentennial in 1976. Mr. Moyers spoke on the value of libraries to democracy.
- [Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Marshall Public Library]
- Library supporters cut the ribbon to open the new Marshall Public Library on Sunday, October 21, 1973. Left to right are Jane Treister, Ken Delp, and a Boy Scout.
- [Celebrating the Opening of Marshall Public Library]
- 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.
- [Library Benefactors at a Library Function]
- Library benefactors Virginia Gold Olinsky, second from left, and Bernice Gold Kranson, right, are shown with other library supporters at a reception during the opening weekend of the Marshall Public Library, October, 1973.
- [Library Benefactors at Marshall Opening]
- 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.
- [Library Supporters, Ray and Mona Lawson]
- Ray and Mona Lawson, library suppporters, attended the reception for the opening of Marshall Public Library on October 20, 1973.
- [Marshall Library Supporter Displays Dedication Program]
- 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, boards, and committees; and two pages recognizing the individuals and organizations which contributed substantially to the project.
- [Three Celebrants at the Library Opening, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Sallie) Gullion, and George Olincy]
- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Sallie) Gullion pose with George Olincy, Andrew Norman Foundation Chairman and library benefactor. at the celebration for the new Marshall Public Library in 1973.
- [Two Library Supporters, Tony Bridge and Carolyn Abney, Celebrate a New Library]
- Radio station owner Tony Bridge and civic leader Carolyn Abney attended the reception for the opening of the new Marshall Public Library in 1973.
- [Virginia Gold Olincy Toasts New Library]
- Mrs. George (Virginia Gold) Olincy, Trustee of Andrew Norman Foundation, toasts the new Marshall Public Library at the reception for its opening on October 20, 1973.
- [Celebrating a Library's Opening]
- Two young women, both library supporters, attended the reception celebrating the opening of Marshall's new library building in October, 1973.
- [Library Supporter Earns Accolades]
- 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."
- [Library Supporters at Gala Reception for Library Opening]
- Fenn Lewis, center, Mrs. George (Virginia Gold) Olincy to his right, and Mrs. Audrey Kariel, to his left, chat at the reception to celebrate the opening of the new Marshall Public Library in October, 1973. These three were key constituents in the drive to get the library constructed. Others in the picture are unidentified.
- [Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Marshall Public Library]
- 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.
- [Two Public Library Supporters Celebrate Library Opening]
- Max Lale (left), local historian and author, chats with another library suppporter at the reception for the opening of the new Marshall Public Library in October, 1973.
- [Audrey Kariel and Charles Spangler Celebrate Opening of Marshall Public Library]
- Mrs. Audrey D. Kariel, Project Coordinator, and Martin Spangler, Chairman, celebrate the new Marshall Public Library at the formal reception on October 20, 1973. Mrs. Kariel relates "Martin was an inspirational leader. Every agenda carried a quote with motivation. My favorite was 'Your ship cannot come in unless you send some out.' We had to send out many ships to build the new MPL."
- [Celebrants at the Dedication of the New Marshall Public Library]
- Audry D. Kariel, Library Building Project Coordinator, with friend Janice Levy and Rabbi Richard Zionst at the dedication of the new Marshall Public Library building on October 21, 1973. Rabbi Zionst gave the invocation at the dedication ceremony, a choice which reflected the amount of financial support and hard work invested by the Marshall Jewish community in the new building.
- [Celebrants at the reception for the new Marshall Public Library]
- Mr. George Olincy, Chairman of the Andrew Norman Foundation, and Mrs. Bernice Gold Kranson were benefactors of the new Marshall Public Library building in 1973.
- [Children Help to Move Library]
- When the Marshall Public Library was founded, it had its first home at the corner of West Austin and Franklin streets (now the Chamber of Commerce building). Books from a lending library belonging to Marshall Women's Clubs became the core of the new collection. Approximately 25 children helped to move this core collection from its old home at 112 East Austin St.
- [Civic leaders at the Marshall Public Library Opening Reception]
- Civic leader Carolyn Abney and her mother attended the formal reception for the opening of Marshall Public Library in 1973.
- [Flag Presentation]
- The first flag to fly over the new Marshall Public Library was flown over the Capitol before being presented to the library by the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 3969. The gift was made possible by Congressman Sam B. Hall of Harrison County. Three members of the Army National Guard are shown raising the colors at the formal presentation ceremony.
- [Library Supporter Speaks Persuasively for New Library]
- Don Harper, library supporter, presents a persuasive speech to convince the public of the need for a new public library building. According to the caption, he emphasized, "Now, not later, is the time to act." The new library in Marshall, Texas opened October, 1973.
- [Marshall Public Library Building Project Coordinator]
- Mrs. Audrey Kariel, Project Coordinator, stands in front of the wall plaque giving recognition to the founders of the new Marshall Public Library building, which opened in 1973. Mrs. Kariel also served as chairwoman of the library Board of Trustees and was an organizer of the Friends of a Public Library group that was instrumental in building the library. She dedicated seven years to making the library a reality.
- [New Flag for a New Library]
- Members of the Army National Guard raise the new flag in front of the new Marshall Public Library at formal presentation ceremonies. The flag previously flew over the Capitol, and was a gift arranged by Congressman Sam B. Hall, Jr. through the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 3969.
- [Night View of the New Marshall Public Library in 1973]
- Night view of the new Marshall Public Library in 1973.
- [Roses Presented]
- Mrs. Audrey Kariel, second from right. was congratulated for her role in the successful library building project with a spray of roses. She was the Projector Director for the drive to building the Marshall Public Library.
- [Virginia G. Olincy at the Marshall Public Library Grand Opening Reception]
- Mrs. Virginia Gold Olincy, trustee of the Andrew Norman Foundation, toasts the grand opening of the Marshall Public Library at the formal reception on October 20, 1973. Mrs. Olincy, a former librarian, and her sister, Ms. Bernice Gold Kranson, arranged for a large challenge grant from the Foundation toward the new library building as a memorial to their parents. Following the successful fund drive and construction, the library's auditorium was named "The Mose and Etta Gold Auditorium" as that memorial.
- [Library Supporters Pose at Library Opening]
- Audrey Kariel, Project Director, and Carolyn Abney, civic leader and library supporter, pose at the reception for the grand opening of new Marshall Public Library October 20, 1973.
- [Opening of Marshall's First McDonald's]
- Audrey Kariel performs the ribbon-cutting for the first McDonald's in Marshall, Texas on October 20, 1972. The ribbon held 100 one-dollar bills which were donated to the building fund for the new Marshall Public Library, which opened one year later.
- [UT Alumni Celebrate Library Opening]
- Members of the Harrison County Association of ex-University of Texas Students celebrate the opening of the new Marshall Public Library at a reception on October 20, 1973.
- [Thiokol Chemical Corp. Makes Gift to Library]
- The Longhorn Division of Thiokol Chemical Corp. made the first of three donations to the building fund for Marshall Public Library in 1972. Herschel Q. Holly, right, present a $1000 check to Fenn Lewis, center, president of the Friends of a Public Library. Looking on at left is Max Lale, staff assistant, plant relations.
- [Jaycee Jaynes Benefit Library and Hospital]
- In 1972, the local chapter of the Jaycee Jaynes held a game night to benefit the building funds for the Marshall Public Library and Marshall Memorial Hospital. Seated left to right, Mrs. Tom Wynn, Mrs. John Carrington, and Mrs. Kenneth White confer about door prizes.
- [Opening Marshall's First McDonald's]
- At the grand opening of the first McDonald's in Marshall, Texas, Mrs. Audrey Kariel performed the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony as McDonald's officials, John Gehl and Gerald Stiles, look on. Attached to the ribbon were 100 one dollar bills, which were presented to Mrs. Kariel as a donation to the Marshall Public Library building fund. Mrs. Kariel was a member of the library board of trustees and a director of the Friends of a Public Library group that spear-headed the fund drive.
- [Grant Aids New Library Building]
- In September, 1971, a challenge grant from the Andrew Norman Foundation was offered to the Friends of a Public Library in Marshall, Texas for the purpose of building a new library. The $150,000 offer was to be matched by funds raised in Marshall and Harrison County. Following a successful fund drive, the photo shows George Fenn Lewis, president of the Friends, endorsing a balance payment check for $110,000 before presenting it to Dick Brassell, secretary-treasurer of the Friends.
- [Adults Watch over the Children at the Picnic]
- A library assistant, left, and a chaperone, right, keep a watchful eye at the children's play day which concluded the summer reading program at Marshall Public Library, c1976. The picnic and games were held on the library's grounds that year.
- [Advertisement for Dr. T. L. Hunter]
- Photograph of an advertisement for Dr. T. L. Hunter, detailing his office location and hours. There is a photo of him at the top, and he is sitting, wearing a dark-colored suit, and visible from the chest up.
- [African-American Church, Harrison County]
- A historic African-American church in Harrison County. An unidentified man stands in the foreground.
- [African-American Church, Harrison County]
- Church with traditional African-American roots in Marshall, Texas.
- [African-American Church, Harrison County]
- An unidentified church in Harrison County, likely a traditionally African-American congregation.
- [African-American Educator in Marshall]
- An educator and leader in the African-American community in Marshall sits behind his office desk. A calendar and early telephone are at left. On the desk blotter are a vase of flowers and a fountain pen set. Behind him are storage drawers and some large record books.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- An unidentified young African-American man of Harrison County.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- African-American man, unidentified, of Harrison County.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- Unidentified African-American man in Harrison County.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- An unidentified African-American man in Harrison County.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- An unidentified African-American man in Harrison County.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- Photograph of an unidentified African-American man in Harrison County.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- An unidentified African-American man in Harrison County is dressed in a very old style. The photograph may be one hundred years old.
- [African-American Man in Harrison County]
- An unidentified African-American man of Harrison County wears clothing and a mustache style of the turn of the nineteenth century.