A short piece in the the Lawrence Journal-World announcing the election of Ralph van Handel, a University of Michigan graduate and WWII veteran, to the position of head librarian of the Lawrence Public Library.
An short article in the Lawrence Outlook announcing the retirement of Lillian J. Constant as head librarian of the the Lawrence Public Library. The article recounts her work in the library and the legacy she leaves behind.
An article in the Lawrence Journal-World announcing the retirement of Lillian J. Constant after 27 years as head librarian of the the Lawrence Public Library. The article recounts the major events of her tenure and the legacy she leaves behind.
An article reporting that the city of Lawrence approved a bond issue of $19,250 for the expansion of the Carnegie library building. The Public Works Administration in Kansas agreed to allocate $15,750 in funds for the project, totaling $35,000.
An article describing the upcoming bond issue vote to provide $19,250 in funds for a much-needed expansion of the Carnegie library building. The project would be a PWA project, partially funded by a government grant. In total the cost is $35,000.
The annual report for 1934. The report mentions how the library is being used by the population and the library's involvement in the Douglas County Relief Program.
The annual report for 1933. The report mentions the rates in which certain kinds of books are read, and the effect of the Great Depression on book circulation.
The annual report for 1931. The report mentions the library's role in the early days of the Great Depresion, the financial status of the library in troubled times, and the work of the reference department.
A typewritten draft with handwritten corrections of a history of the library and description of contemporary library policies, probably composed by head librarian Lillian J. Constant.
The annual report for 1928. The report mentions improvements such as additional shelving and needed improvements, including better heating and a new typewriter for the catalog department.
The annual report for 1926. The report mentions improvements, including a new lighting system, a new typewriter, and better parking, as well as a dire need for more space