Postcard of the Entrance of Haskell Institute
Postcard with the colored image of the entrance arch of Haskell Institute on the front. Image depicts the arch and the campus buildings in the background. At the top of the image "Entrance, Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas." is printed in black ink. On the back along the left side "Published by S.H. Kress & Co. Made in U.S.A." is printed sideways in green ink. A note is written to Miss Hazel Jenkins of Netawaka, Kansas from Mrs. Lanstrum in Topeka, Kansas. Dated and postmarked June 13, 1914. Information on when and from whom the postcard was acquired is on the back, 1/27/1973 from Fellis.
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Lawrence Business College Advertisement Postcard
Universities and colleges -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Green postcard with an advertisement for Lawrence Business College. Postcard is folded and the top and bottom are detachable. The front of the postcard is an order form for the college's class catalogue. On the inside of the postcard is an advertisement about the benefits of attending the college and the courses offered. The postcard is addressed on the back to Cecil Biddle in Hiawatha, Kansas. Postmarked January 30, 1917. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the front, 7/18/1999 from Denver PS.
647 Massachusetts Street (Lawrence, Kans.)
Catalogue of the City Library of Lawrence, Kansas, 1892
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
A catalogue of all the books in the library's collection in 1892, 84 pages
Lawrence Public Library Historical Records
Journal Book Publishing House (Lawrence, Kan.)
Title Page of the Catalogue of the City Library of Lawrence, Kansas, 1892
The title page of the Catalogue of the City Library of Lawrence, Kansas, a catalogue of all the books in the library's collection at that date.
Marriage of Librarian Helen M. Griswold to George A. Banks, 1870
History -- Kansas Biography -- Kansas
A short announcement in the Lawrence Daily Journal of the marriage of George A. Banks to Librarian and Quantrill's Raid widow Helen M. Griswold. The article offers a short description of Mr. and Mrs. Banks and their standing in the town.
Announcement of New Quarters for the Lawrence City Library, 1873
An article in the Lawrence Daily Journal reporting that the library is moving to first-floor rooms in the Lawrence National Bank building, 647 Massachussetts Street. The article mentions then-librarian Rhoda Trask and recent events in Leavenworth.
An obituary in the Lawrence Daily Journal for Rhoda Trask, Quantrill's Raid widow and city librarian from 1870-1885.
Report on the Lawrence City Library, 1892
An article in the Lawrence Daily Journal announcing that the library is once again open to the public after being closed for a week for cleaning and cataloguing. The article mentions the newly published Catalogue of the City Library and then-librarian Mary Simpson
City Debates Whether to Accept Carnegie Grant, 1902
Opinion piece on the costs and benefits of accepting the conditions of the Carnegie grant for a new library building, namely that the city set aside an amount equaling 10% of the grant for the funding of the library. The article reports on the current condition of the library and concludes that the grant is needed to better serve the changing needs of the city.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.) (
An article in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World reporting on an additional grant requested of Andrew Carnegie for necessary library renovations. The library requested $15,000 to make additions to the building as well as updates to the interior to make room for the growing book collection. This grant was later denied.
Lawrence Daily Journal-World (Lawrence, Kan.)
Invitation to Soliders Stationed in Lawrence, 1917
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Kansas
An article encouraging soliders stationed in Lawrence, Kansas to make use of the Lawrence Public Library.
An article recounting the death of J.S. Boughton from a sudden stroke at the age of 67. According to the article, his death was sudden and unexpected. He was in normal health when he suffered from the attack in his office and died immediately.
See also the J.S. Boughton and family collection at the Watkins Museum of History (Lawrence, Kan.)
Obituary and Account of the Life of J.S. Boughton
An article giving further information of J.S. Boughton's death and funeral arrangements as well as a portrait of his life.
An article announcing that the Lawrence Public Library got a a new children's room. The article describes the new programs aimed at serving the children of the community
A short article announcing the funeral of J.S. Boughton, five days after his death.
Second Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library for the Year Ending December 31, 1906
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1906 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial statements and accessions for the year. Treasurer, librarian, and public reports are included.
Lawrence Free Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library 1905-1915
Third Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library for the Year Ending December 31, 1907
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1907 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial statements and accessions for the year. Treasurer, librarian, and circulation reports are included.
Fourth Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library for the Year Ending December 31, 1908
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1908 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial statements and accessions for the year. Treasurer, librarian, and public reports are included.
Fifth Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library for the Year Ending December 31, 1909.
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1909 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial information and accessions for the year. Treasurer and librarian reports are included.
Sixth Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library for the Year Ending December 31, 1910.
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1910 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial statements and accessions for the year. Treasurer and librarian documents are included.
Seventh Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library for the Year Ending December 31, 1911
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1911 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial and accessions for the year. Treasurer, librarian, and public reports are included.
The Gazette Co., Printers (Lawrence, Kan.)
Eighth Annual Report of the Lawrence Free Public Library for the Year Ending December 31, 1912
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1912 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial and book statements for the year. Treasurer and librarian reports are included.
Lawrence Free Public Library Ninth Annual Report for the Year Ending December 31, 1913
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1913 naming members of the board and staff. The document contains financial information like donations and accessions for the year. Treasurer and librarian reports are included.
Lawrence Free Public Library Tenth Annual Report for the Year Ending December 31, 1914
Annual report of Lawrence Public Free Library for the year 1914. Contains a list of board members and staff. The report includes financial information like donations and accessions for the year and treasurer and librarian reports.