Detroit Public Library. Friends
Variant namesFounded in the fall of 1942 to bring together people with a kindred interest in books and a concern for the growth and development of the Library. The organization began with a small charter group of 38 and purchased over $25,000 of books and materials in its first 10 years of existence. The Friends of the Library also provided Funds to decorate the Friends Auditorium in the wings of the Main Library built in 1963. (from Among Friends no.8 p. introd.) (blue index cards)
From the description of Friends of the Detroit Public Library records, 1910-1973 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 680643795
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| referencedIn | Mary Hyde Eccles papers, 1853-2005, (bulk) 1939-2003. | Houghton Library | |
| creatorOf | Stern, Madeleine B., 1912-2007. Madeleine Stern papers generated by the publication of Plots and Counterplots (a compilation of thrillers by Louisa May Alcott), 1976-1977. | Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection | |
| creatorOf | Detroit Public Library. Friends. Friends of the Detroit Public Library records, 1910-1973 | Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library |
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| associatedWith | Eccles, Mary Hyde. | person |
| associatedWith | Stern, Madeleine B., 1912-2007. | person |
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| Michigan--Detroit |
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