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Catalog Number |
A2.656 A-C |
Object Name |
Documents |
Scope & Content |
Three World War I documents related to libraries. A: "Massachusetts Returns from War Library Fund," listing how much each town made and whether or not they made their quota, and also if they exceded their quota by a significant amount. Arlington did meet its quota. In the back is a list of contributions by state: Massachusetts raised the second highest of any state, only after New York. Printed January, 1918. B: "Massachusetts Library Club Bulletin, May, 1918" The month included a visit to Camp Devens, and discussion about the camp library. Written on back is "Robbins Library Arlington Mass: Miss Elizabeth J. Newton, Librarian, Nettie ?. Barton, Reference, Edith C. Rice, Children's Lib., Edith A. Whittemore, Stack Room were present at this meeting." C: "Special Message to Libraries for Food Conservation Week." Bulletin describing the importance of the event, and how specifically libraries can help. Printed November, 1918. |
Date |
January - November, 1918 |
Year Range from |
1918 |
Year Range to |
1918 |
People |
Barton, Nettie Newton, Elizabeth Rice, Edith C. Whittemore, Edith Almira |
Subjects |
Food Food aid programs Food relief Fund raising Fundraisers Librarians Libraries Military camps Public libraries Soldiers' libraries Soldiers' life Town life War effort |
Search Terms |
Camp Devens Robbins Library World War I |
Source |
Unknown |