Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
A group poses for a photo outside the entrance to the Lancaster Library (Fig Avenue location) with a dedication plaque that had just been removed nearby. The plaque reads: "Antelope Valley Regional Library Built by Los Angeles County on Site...
Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Joseph M. Pollard helps remove the 1950 Lancaster Library dedication plaque from the Library entrance as Mabel Weaver, Anna Davis and Rose Bolin stand nearby. On back of photo (people in the photo are listed from left to right): "#27072, 1964,...
Beyers, Eleanor; Bison, Bobbie; Library employees--California--Lancaster; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Eleanor Beyers and Bobbie Bison remove framed art from the walls of the Lancaster Library. On back of photo: "#27163, 1964, Mrs Eleanor Beyers, Mrs. Bobbie Bison - Lancaster". The Lancaster Library was also known as the Antelope Valley Regional...
Eisman, Frances; Sorensen, Mary; Sorensen, Katherine; Wicks, Corrine; Public Libraries--California--Whittier--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Photograph from the Sorensen Library Dedication in 1956. From left: Frances Eisman, Mary Sorensen, Katherine Sorensen, Corrine Wicks. Date on back of photo appears as "7-1957." The Sorensen family donated the property where the library, park and...
Public Libraries--California--Whittier--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Photograph from the Sorensen Library Dedication in 1956. A woman is speaking at a podium on a stage with several people seated to the back and sides of her. In front of the podium is a band of seated young musicians.
Public Libraries--California--Whittier--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Photograph from the Sorensen Library Dedication in 1956. A man and woman are standing at a podium on a stage with several people seated to the back and sides of her. In front of the podium is a band of seated young musicians and audience members.
Shemaria, Barry; Librarians--California--Lancaster; Library users--California--Lancaster; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Librarian Barry Shemaria displays a picture book to an audience of children with a globe in the foreground. Back of photo: ""#27168, 1964, Lancaster Library, Mrs. Barry Shemaria"". The Lancaster Library was also known as the Antelope Valley...
Shemaria, Barry; Librarians--California--Lancaster; Library users--California--Lancaster; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Librarian Barry Shemaria, with her back to the camera, displays a picture book to an audience of children. Back of photo: ""#27176, 1964, Mrs. Barry Shemaria, Lancaster Library"". The Lancaster Library was also known as the Antelope Valley Regional...
Library buildings--Construction--California--Lancaster; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
View of the construction of the Lancaster Library (also known as the Antelope Valley Regional Library) at the Kingtree Ave. and Avenue J location from across the street. Back of photo: ""#27185, 1964, Antelope Valley Regional Library"".
McCartney, Melvin; Davis, Anna; Pollard, Joseph M.; Weaver, Mabel; Jackson, Jim; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Melvin McCartney, kneeling, helps remove the 1950 Lancaster Library dedication plaque from the Library entrance as (from left) Anna Davis, Joseph M. Pollard, Mabel Weaver, Jim Jackson stand nearby. The Library was relocated that year to a new...
Weaver, Mabel; Scott, Paul; Davis, Anna; Pollard, Joseph M.; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
A group poses for a photo outside the entrance to the Lancaster Library (Fig Avenue location) with a dedication plaque that had just been removed nearby. The Library was relocated that year to a new location on Kingtree Avenue and Avenue J. The...
McCartney, Melvin; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
A young girl watches as Melvin McCartney removes the 1950 Lancaster Library dedication plaque from it's place beside the library entrance. A National Library Week advertisement can be seen in the background, ""Reading is the key to understanding,...
Scott, Paul; Burson, Flossie Jo; McCartney, Melvin; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Paul Scott and Flossie Jo Burson hold up the 1950 Lancaster Library dedication plaque at the Library entrance on Fig Avenue while Melvin McCartney works on the removal site. The Library was relocated that year to a new location on Kingtree Avenue...
Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
The plaque reads: ""Antelope Valley Regional Library built by Los Angeles County on site donated by public subscription under the leadership of the Lancaster Women's Club. Plaque placed by the Club October 8 1950."" Back of photo: ""#27202, 1964,...
Turner, Cecil; McCartney, Melvin; Abel, Don; Jackson, Jim; Dermody, John; Pollard, Joseph M.; Public Libraries--California--Lancaster--History; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
A group poses for a photo after the removal of the 1950 Lancaster Library dedication plaque from the Fig Avenue location. The Library moved to a new location that year on Kingtree Avenue and Avenue J. On back of photo (people are listed from left...
Hobbs, Olive; Library employees--California--Lancaster; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Olive Hobbs is loading a book truck at the Lancaster Library. On back of photo: "1964, #25435, Mrs Olive Hobbs, Antelope Valley Regional Library". The Antelope Valley Regional Library was known more commonly as the Lancaster Library.
Hobbs, Olive; Library employees--California--Lancaster; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Olive Hobbs appears to be packing library materials in boxes at the Lancaster Library. On back of photo: "1964, #25436, Olive Hobbs, Lancaster Library". The Lancaster Library was also known as the Antelope Valley Regional Library.
Library sites--California--Lancaster; Street signs--California--Lancaster; Buildings, Temporary--California--Lancaster; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Vacant lot where the Lancaster Library, also known as the Antelope Valley Regional Library, was built in 1964. The street sign for Kingtree Avenue and Avenue J-2 can be seen and in the foreground. In the background is a vacant lot with a temporary...
Library buildings--California--Lancaster--Designs and plans; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Photographic print of a presentation drawing for the Lancaster Library, also known as the Antelope Valley Regional Library, later built in 1964. Back of print: "Antelope Valley Regional Library", "#22533".
