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1. Ann and Sara together at library gathering - A color photograph of Ann Beck and Sara Lamb standing together at a library gathering.

   Ann and Sara together at library gathering

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2. Ann posing with the silver bowl she was given - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht and Ann Beck at a library gathering. Ann is posing with the silver bowl she was given.

   Ann posing with silver bowl she was given

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3. Authors' 'externalized self' goes on library shelf - Author and Lake Bluff resident Elizabeth Foote-Smith describes her literary career and what it means to be a writer. Her first book, "The Gentle Albatross" was acquired by the library in 1976. On the reverse is a photo of Foote-Smith shown with librarian Ann Beck at a table in the library. The article appeared in the "News Advertiser".

   Authors' 'externalized self' goes on library shelf

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4. Author's 'Externalized Self' Goes on Library Shelf - Article from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser about Elizabeth Foote-Smith's, author from Lake Bluff, book being put into the library. The image is of Foote-Smith autographing the book for the librarian Ann Beck.

   Doc 278

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5. Books Take Wing With Human Help - Articles from the Chicago Tribune and the Lake Forester detailing how over 200 volunteers came out to assist with moving the library to its new location.

   Doc 261

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6. Certificates for Top Readers - Newspaper articles from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser detailing the rewards for the participants of the Summer Reading Program. More than 100 young people took part in the program and Ann Beck handed out their certficates during the Lake Bluff Library's annual summer reading party.

   Doc 2031

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7. Children's Home to House Book for Library - Newspaper article detailing that the Children's Home will house some books for the Library as an interim solution for the overcrowding of books.

   Doc 231

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8. Consider Fund Transfer For New Library - (1) Article detailing a brief history of the library and how the library will be moving from its location at 40 East Scranton Avenue to a new location, as the city is in talks with architects for a new building. (2) Article from the Lake Forester titled "Consider Fund Transfer For New Library". The article details if there is a possibility that the Village of Lake Bluff could transfer accumulated funds for construction for a new village library.

   Doc 234

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9. Email About Ann Beck - At the time of the new design and construction for the new Lake Bluff Public Library building, Ann Beck served as the librarian. She coordinated a summer afternoon in 1975 to move library materials from the old building to the new building. Many residents volunteered to help Beck with the move resulting in that summer afternoon being remembered as a historic event. Copy of a forwarded email written by Mary Perusing written to inform of Ann's husband, Karl Beck, 30th Anniversary invitation acceptation. The email includes a quick history of Ann Beck's contribution with the new library.

   Email About Ann Beck

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10. First book goes to a friend of the library - A Xerox photo from the Lake Forester of Dr. Victor Sleeter checking out the first book in the new library building, July 21, 1975. Also in the photo are : Nancy Crowell, her son Web Crowell and librarian Ann Beck, on the right.

    First book goes to a friend of the library

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11. John George Boess - John George Boess and his wife Mary Julia Hood lived on 501 E Scranton Avenue which they purchased in 1899. He was the third president of Lake Bluff and contributed to the building of the Country Club. Lots of letters from Marjorie Haworth (granddaughter of Mary and George Boess) addressed to Elmer Vliet and a few to other contacts regarding Boess and Hood genealogical records and family history. Brief biography of Mary Julia Hood, Marion Hood Boess, Murray Roller Boess, John George Boess Jr., James Hood, and John Davidson Hood. Hood and Boess genealogy tree. Manilla envelop of various biographical material including a copy of Marjorie Haworth's donation check, letters recalling family history and memories, biography of Mary Hood and John Boess handwritten by Marjorie Haworth. Letter including a photograph of Mary Julia Hood. The Hoods lived on 520 East Center Avenue

    John George Boess

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12. Lake Bluff Public Library Construction Status Report and Building Fund Drive Progress Report - Lake Bluff Public Library Construction Status Report and Building Fund Drive Progress Report Included Topics: - Construction Proceeding Satisfactorily - Financing Completed - McMaster Property Sold - Building Fund Drive Slowing - Major Givers Memorialized - Thanks to Many

    Doc 253

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13. Lake Bluff Public Library Invitation and Newsletter - (1) Invitation to reception for Ann Beck, retiring Librarian, and Sara Lamb, new librarian. Put on by the Board of Directors, Staff, and Friends of the Organization. (2) Friends of Lake Bluff Public Library Newsletter, advertising the reception for Ann Beck and Sara Lamb.

    Doc 290

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14. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser - Image from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser, of Mrs. Paul Williams and Mrs, Hollis G. Schoepke advertising the history of the library and the local organizations that assisted in its development, sent to Mrs. Karl M. Beck (Ann Beck).

    Doc 248

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15. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser Cover Photo - Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser Cover Photo of nearly completed library with Mrs. Helen Cory, Mrs. Ann Beck, and Mrs. R.W. Clark

    Doc 273

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16. Last day at the library - A color photograph of Harriet Ernst, Ann Beck, Kathleen Wood and Lucy Dalton in the library on the last day.

    Last day at the library

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17. Last day at the old the library - Four color photos taken of the interior of the library at 40 E. Scranton on the last day the library was in the Graham Munch cottage. Photo 1 in a picture of Ann Beck, Harriet Ernst and Lucy Dalton. Photo 2 is a picture of the fourth of July children's parade, with two children holding a banner that reads: "count on your library ... 1-2-3 (Scranton Ave.) Photo 3 is a picture of looking between two book cases into the Great Books reading room. Photo 4 is a picture of Ann Beck in front of the old card catalog with black bunting crisscrossing the wooden case. Photo 5 is a picture of Harriet Ernst and Lucy Dalton a checking books out to three girls.

    Last day at the old library (Photo 1)

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18. Letter From A. Frederick Kolflat to Ann Beck - Letter From A. Frederick Kolflat to Ann Beck with attached brochure prepared by Perkins and Will

    Doc 268

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19. Letters From Bill Fyfe and Bill Brubaker - Letters From Bill Fyfe and Bill Brubaker, Senior Vice President of Perkins and Will, expressing thanks for the open house

    Doc 267

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20. Library 1970-1974 - Several articles, a couple letters sent from the Board of Directors to thank people for their donations, and a New Library Progress Report for the Lake Bluff Public Library. A bound collection of documents titled, "Appraisal for Basil Borders Director, Lake Bluff Library of Lake Bluff Property as of February 12, 1972". A pamphlet for the fourth annual program marking the occasion of the establishment of the North Suburban Library System; titled, "Future Shock? Problems and Prospects for Public Librarianship".

    Library 1970-1974

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21. Library 1975-1985 - Several articles, letters to Lake Bluff residents, and an invitation to a reception for Ann Beck, retiring librarian, and Sara Lamb, new librarian. The obituary of Phyllis Fox (children's librarian for ten years), as well as a eulogy and poem composed by Patricia Nissen for the funeral service. Also, "The Many Faces of the Lake Bluff Public Library", written by Lake Forest High School student, David Lee.

    Library 1975-1985

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22. Library Adds Evening Hours on Trial Basis - Newspaper article detailing that the Library will be opened for two evenings a week for a two-month trial period. This was an attempt to answer requests from resident who could not use the library during the day.

    Doc 224

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23. Library Counts on Helpers from Community to Move - Two newspaper articles from the Lake Forester that call for help from the community to move the library collection to the newly built building.

    Doc 258

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24. Library Dedications - (1) and (2) Newspaper articles detailing the dedication ceremony for the new Lake Bluff Public Library is being held on Oct 19. (3) Letter to Elmer Vliet from Jane Falls asking him to give a short speech at the dedication

    Doc 263

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25. Library Moves on to Open Monday - Article from the Lake Forester titled "Library Moves on to Open Monday", detailing the opening of the new Library building.

    Doc 260

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26. Library Planned Without Referendum - (1) Atricle titled "Library Planned Without Referendum" detailing that the residents may be able to build a new library without going to referendum, as the village board unanimously approved a motion transfering funds. (2) Article titled "Lake Bluff Library Gives OK to Budget" details the approved budget for the coming fiscal year.

    Doc 243

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27. Library Report Shows Solvency - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "Library Report Shows Solvency". The article reviews the Illinois Public Library annual report for the fiscal year, showing that Lake Bluff Library is operating well within its budget, and still able to save a little.

    Doc 232

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28. Library Seeks Help in Move Into New Building - (1) Article titled "Library Seeks Help in Move Into New Building", detailing the Library Board's plans to move into its recently completed building and are asking for help from the community. (2) Article from the Lake Forester titled "Library Board to Hold Title on New Building", details the Library Board will assume the title and mortgage on its new building.

    Doc 254

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29. Library's Friends Seek Aid - Friends of the Library request money and ideas from residents during their annual fund drive. The request for public opinion was initiated by the Lake Bluff Library Board to use as a guide in planning Library expansion.

    Doc 225

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30. Library staff in the new LB Public Library - A color photograph of library staff in the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Library staff in the new LB Public Library

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31. Mrs. Beck and North Suburban Library Systems - Xeroxed copy of a picture of Ann Beck, librarian, accepting delivery from North Suburban Library System

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32. New Kind of Library Loan - Article in the Suburban Tribune, a supplement to the Chicago Tribune, called "New Kind of Library Loan" detailing how Lake Bluff Fire Department allows for check out of portable smoke detectors at Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Doc 292

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33. North Suburban Library System - A newspaper photo of four women: Mrs. Karl Beck - Lake Bluff's Librarian, Mrs. Harold Higgins, Mrs. Robert Clark and Mrs. Herbert Hahm, displaying the new North Suburban Library Service bag that will be used to collect books to share with area libraries.

    North Suburban Library System

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34. North Suburban Library System Program - North Suburban Library System Program titled "Future Shock? Problems and Prospects for Public Librarianship" This was the fourth annual program marking the occasion of the establishment of the North Suburban Library System.

    Doc 226

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35. Obituary of Ann W. Beck - Obituary of Ann W. Beck in the Pioneer Press

    Doc 304

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36. Open House Invitation - Invitation to Lake Bluff Public Library Open House

    Doc 264

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37. Pat and Ann at a library gathering - A color photograph of Pat Nissen (Library Board President) and Ann Beck at a library gathering.

    Pat and Ann at a library gathering

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38. Pat presenting Ann with a gift - A color photograph of Pat Nissen (Library Board President) presenting Ann Beck with a gift in the library.

    Pat presenting Ann with a gift

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39. Pat presenting Ann with a gift - A color photograph of Pat Nissen (Library Board President) presenting Ann Beck with a gift in the library. It appears to be a silver bowl.

    Pat presenting Ann with a gift

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40. Pat presenting Ann with a silver bowl in library - A color photograph of Pat Nissen (Library Board President) presenting Ann Beck with a silver bowl at a library gathering.

    Pat presenting Ann with a silver bowl

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41. People at the 1975 Library Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph of people at the 1975 Library Dedication.

    People at the 1975 Library Dedication

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42. Phyllis and Ann at a library gathering - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht and Ann Beck in the library during a gathering.

    Phyllis and Ann at a library gathering

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43. Phyllis and Ann shaking hands in the library - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht shaking hands at a library gathering. Pat Nissen (Library Board President) standing to the left applauding.

    Phyllis and Ann shaking hands in the library

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44. Phyllis speaking at a library gathering - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht speaking at a library gathering.

    Phyllis speaking at a library gathering

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45. Reading in Contemporary Setting Moves the Villagers Upward - Article in the Waukegan News-Sun titled "Reading in Contemporary Setting Moves the Villagers Upward", describing the new library building and its services, also includes images.

    Doc 282

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46. Salute Librarians - Image from newspaper of Sara Lamb accepting welcoming bouquets and Ann Beck receiving retirement gift.

    Doc 291

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47. Sara, Pat, Phyllis and Ann at library gathering - A color photograph of Sara Lamb, Pat Nissen (Library Board President), Phyllis Albrecht, and Ann Beck in the library. Phyllis appears to be reading from a document.

    Sara, Pat, Phyllis and Ann at library gathering

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48. The Many Face of the Lake Bluff Public Library - A comprehensive history of the Lake Bluff Public Library starting from 1919.

    Doc 299

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49. Three library 'friends' - Front cover of the News Advertiser showing a photo of library friends: "Mrs. Helen Cory, Mrs. Ann Beck (librarian) and Mrs. R. W. Clark", under a frozen Lake Bluff Public Library sign.

    Three library 'friends'

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50. Uri presenting Ann with a gift at the library - A color photograph of Uri Grannis presenting Ann Beck with a gift at a library gathering.

    Uri presenting Ann with a gift at the library

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