Director's administrative files, 1914-1967.

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Director's administrative files, 1914-1967.

Files include correspondence; collection statistics and analyses; library policies and procedures; construction projects; division monthly and biennial reports; library exchange policies; regional library establishment and operation plans; library school education information (e.g., University of Illinois Library School); library legislation; bookmobile purchases; National Library Week; and American Library Association activities. Files also include photographs of library facilities and special ceremonies.

13 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7376693

Illinois State Archive

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