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1. 1976 Fourth of July Parade in Lake Bluff - A color photograph taken during the 1976 Fourth of July Parade in Lake Bluff. It shows a large group of people marching and many spectators on the side of the street.

   1976 Fourth of July Parade in Lake Bluff

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. 1981 Fourth of July Parade in Lake Bluff - A color photograph of children marching in the Lake Bluff Fourth of July Parade and people walking on the sidelines.

   1981 Fourth of July Parade in Lake Bluff

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. 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

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. 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

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Biography of Alice Wheeler - Short autobiography of Alice Copeland Wheeler - born 1914 in Kansas, grew up in rural Iowa, recieved nursing degree from the University of Iowa in 1936, married Edgar Wheeler in 1938, moved to Lake Bluff in 1965. Served on the Lake Bluff Library board.

   Biography of Alice Wheeler

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Bookmark for Library and Pharmacy

   A bookmark with advertisement for the Lake Bluff Library and the Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The library ad lists its address as 40 East Scranton Avenue, the site of Graham Munch's old Lake Bluff Pharmacy. Ann Beck is the librarian. The listing is sponsored by pharmacist Howie Willms. His pharmacy was located next to the library at 100 East Scranton Avenue

   Record Type: Object

   
7. Bookshelves inside the Lake Bluff Library - A color photograph showing the inside of the Lake Bluff Public Library. There are multiple bookshelves.

   Bookshelves inside the Lake Bluff Library

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Bookshelves in the library - A color photograph of the library bookshelves.

   Bookshelves in the library

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Building bookshelves in the library - A color photograph showing the inside of the Lake Bluff Public Library. There is a group of wooden boards leaning against the wall next to the door; it appears they are being used to build bookshelves. There is a partially built shelf positioned horizontally on the floor.

   Building bookshelves in the library

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Building bookshelves in the library - A color photograph showing the inside of the Lake Bluff Public Library. There is a group of wooden boards leaning against the wall on the left; it appears they are being used to build bookshelves like the one positioned horizontally on the floor.

    Building bookshelves in the library

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Canadian Geese sculpture - A color photograph of the Canadian Geese sculpture, made by Sylvia Shaw Judson, that the Lake Bluff Garden Club gifted to the library.

    Canadian Geese sculpture

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Canadian Geese sculpture in the snow - A color photograph of the Canadian Geese sculpture, made by Sylvia Shaw Judson, popping out of a snow pile. It is a Christmas card from Eleanor and David Hall.

    Canadian Geese sculpture in the snow

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. Car leading library group marching in parade - A color photograph taken during the Fourth of July Parade in Lake Bluff. There is a car with a Lake Bluff Public Library sign on top leading the march.

    Car leading library group marching in parade

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. Children at the 1975 Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph of children looking over the second floor railing during the 1975 Library Dedication.

    Children at the 1975 Dedication

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. Children marching in Fourth of July Parade - A color photograph of a group of children marching in the Lake Bluff Fourth of July Parade. Two of them are holding a sign that says, "Count On Your Library...1-2-3 (Scranton Ave.)".

    Children marching in Fourth of July Parade

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. Children watching the 1975 Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph showing a group of children watching the 1975 Library Dedication from the second floor railing.

    Children watching the 1975 Dedication

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Christmas tree in the library - A color photograph of a decorated Christmas tree in the library.

    Christmas tree in the library

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Clearing land for new Lake Bluff Public Library construction - A color photograph of people clearing the area for the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Clearing land for new library construction

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Clearing land for new Lake Bluff Public Library construction - A color photograph of people clearing the area for the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Clearing land for new library construction

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Clearing land for new Lake Bluff Public Library construction - A color photograph of people clearing the area for the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Clearing land for new library construction

    Record Type: Photo

    
21. Construction of new library - A color photograph taken during construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction of new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
22. Construction of new library - A color photograph taken during construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction of new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
23. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
24. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
25. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
26. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
27. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
28. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
29. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
30. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
31. Construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library building.

    Construction of the new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
32. Construction of the new LB Public Library - A color photograph taken during construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction of the new LB Public Library

    Record Type: Photo

    
33. Construction of the new LB Public Library - A color photograph taken during construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction of the new LB Public Library

    Record Type: Photo

    
34. Construction of the new LB Public Library - A color photograph taken during construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction of the new LB Public Library

    Record Type: Photo

    
35. Construction of the new LB Public Library - A color photograph taken during construction of the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction of the new LB Public Library

    Record Type: Photo

    
36. Construction workers building new library - A color photograph construction workers building the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction workers building new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
37. Construction workers building new library - A color photograph construction workers building the new Lake Bluff Public Library.

    Construction workers building new library

    Record Type: Photo

    
38. Demolition of the old library - A color photograph showing the demolition of the old library.

    Demolition of the old library

    Record Type: Photo

    
39. Demolition of the old library - A color photograph showing the demolition of the old library.

    Demolition of the old library

    Record Type: Photo

    
40. Ellett and Rosenthal - A head on car accident killed Martin Rosenthal, Norman Ellett, and his wife, Nancy; while injuring Martin Rosenthal's wife, Babette. Martin Rosenthal was active with the Lake Bluff Baseball Association serving as treasurer and assistant coach. The Elletts, Lake Bluff Yacht Club members, were also active in the community. Mr. Ellett headed the criteria committee for the Lake Bluff caucus and Mrs. Ellett was on the board of the Lake Bluff League of Women Voters and active with the local schools. The first article is copied from a 1977 newspaper. The conception of a memorial patio in the Elletts name was conceived by their close friends. This article explains their Fundraising initiative. Also, in honor of Martin Rosenthal, the pony league baseball field in Artesian park was changed to be named "Rosenthal Field." The second article is copied from a 1976 Chicago Tribune, stating the accident and where the memorial services will be hosted.

    Memorial Fund for Elletts

    Record Type: Archive

    
41. Elmer, John, Lewis and Henry at Dedication - Two black and white photographs of Elmer Vliet, John Cloes Stedman, Lewis Steadman and Henry Spruth (left to right) at the 1975 Library Dedication.

    Elmer, John, Lewis and Henry at Dedication

    Record Type: Photo

    
42. Elmer Vliet at the 1975 Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph of Elmer Vliet at the 1975 Library Dedication.

    Elmer Vliet at the 1975 Dedication

    Record Type: Photo

    
43. Ethel Barnum accepting a flag for the library - An 8 x 10 black and white photograph of Ethel Barnum, the librarian, accepting a flag for the Lake Bluff Public Library at Christmas in 1949.

    Ethel Barnum accepting a flag for the library

    Record Type: Photo

    
44. Flowers and vines next to library building - A color photograph of the a line of flowers planted next to the new Lake Bluff Public Library building. There are vines stretches up to the brick wall. The photo is taken facing the sidewalk and street.

    Flowers and vines next to library building

    Record Type: Photo

    
45. Fourth of July Parade LB Public Library sign - A color photograph of a woman at the Fourth of July Parade holding a sign that says: "Read with the Lake Bluff Public Library".

    Fourth of July Parade LB Public Library sign

    Record Type: Photo

    
46. Framed photo of library and other gifts for Ann - A color photograph showing a framed photo of the Lake Bluff Public Library building and various other gifts for Ann Beck.

    Framed photo of library and other gifts

    Record Type: Photo

    
47. Full bike rack on library's opening day - A color photograph of the full bike rack in front of the library on opening day.

    Full bike rack on library's opening day

    Record Type: Photo

    
48. Full bookshelf in the library - A color photograph of a bookshelf in the Lake Bluff Public Library. The sign on the wall above it reads: "Raisin A Ruckus For Books."

    Full bookshelf in the library

    Record Type: Photo

    
49. Group of girls making puppets - An 8 x 10 black and white photograph of a group of girls making puppets at the library.

    Group of girls making puppets

    Record Type: Photo

    
50. Group of people at 1975 Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph showing a group of people during the 1975 Library Dedication. There are three copies of this photo.

    Group of people at 1975 Dedication

    Record Type: Photo