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Guide No. 168:

Friends of the Dallas Public Library - The First Forty Years

Overview of the Collection

Repository:

Dallas Municipal Archives
Office of the City Secretary
1500 Marilla Street, 5D South
Dallas, Texas 75201

Creator: Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Inc.  Dallas, Texas
Title: Friends of the Dallas Public Library - The First Forty Years
Dates: 1991
Quantity: .25 linear inches
Abstract: Brochure about the first forty years of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library
Identification: 96 - 026
Language: Records are in English

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one printed brochure detailing the history of the first forty years (1950 - 1990) of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, authored by former library director Lillian Bradshaw.

Founded in 1950, Friends of the of the Dallas Public Library is a member supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for the Dallas Public Library system and seeks to enhance community awareness for all its unique resources and benefits. The Friends also raises funds through special events, grants, corporate and private donations of its members to support library initiated programs and for capital improvements.

The sole mission of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library is to support the efforts of the Dallas Public Library to continue providing excellent levels of service to the citizens of Dallas and maintain its pride of place as an important civic institution in the City. Because of its independent, tax exempt status, the Friends is able to raise funds – both on a project basis and to increase its dedicated endowment – in a manner beyond the ability of City allocations.

 

Index Terms

Dallas -- Texas -- History
Dallas Public Library -- Friends -- History

 

Detailed Description of the Collection

Box Folder
Title, Date
1 1 Friends of the Dallas Public Library - The First Forty Years, 1991