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  • Wilmette Public Library featured on a postcard No.25
    Wilmette Public Library featured on a postcard No.25 Image
        A notation on the back of the postcard states: "Reproduction rights reserved Joboul Publishing Company, Evanston, Illinois." It is unknown whether this company still exists or whether copyright is re
      A notation on the back of the postcard states: "Reproduction rights reserved …
  • Library display of early editions of Charles Dickens with figurines of the characters
    Library display of early editions of Charles Dickens with figurines of the characters Image
        Photograph published in Wilmette Life October 24, 1957.
      Photograph published in Wilmette Life October 24, 1957.
  • Program for Library Dedication 1951
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        Program published for the dedication of the new Wilmette Public Library building on July 15, 1951. Centerfold map of the floorplan of the building. The library was designed by Holabird and Root archi
      Program published for the dedication of the new Wilmette Public Library building …
  • The Pioneer
    The Pioneer PublicationTextNewspaper
        Published six times a year. Unpaginated.
      Published six times a year. Unpaginated.
  • Modern Planning Represented in Wilmette Public Library
    Modern Planning Represented in Wilmette Public Library TextImage
    Siniff, Helen, 1907-1990, The Pioneer (315 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York1952), March-April 1952, Unpaginated     Helen Siniff served as director of the Wilmette Public Library for 27 years, from 1945 through 1972.
    Siniff, Helen, 1907-1990, The Pioneer (315 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York1952), March-April 1952, Unpaginated   Helen Siniff served as director of the Wilmette Public Library for 27 …
  • Wilson Library Bulletin
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  • "We Like Our New Building!"
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    Herbert B. Mulford, 1873-1970, Wilson Library Bulletin (New York, New York: H.W. Wilson Co., 195204), April 1952, 631-633     Description and photographs of the newly opened Wilmette Public Library designed by Holabird and Root, architects. This building replaced the former Carnegie Library of Wilmette built in 1905.
    Herbert B. Mulford, 1873-1970, Wilson Library Bulletin (New York, New York: H.W. Wilson Co., 195204), April 1952, 631-633   Description and photographs of the newly opened Wilmette Public Library designed by …
  • Wilmette Public Library construction No. 1
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        Construction site of the Wilmette Public Library looking east.
      Construction site of the Wilmette Public Library looking east.
  • Wilmette Public Library construction No.2
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  • Wilmette Public Library construction No. 3
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        Construction site Wilmette Public Library looking west.
      Construction site Wilmette Public Library looking west.
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