Sunland Park Library scrapbook, 1953-1956

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The Sunland Park Library scrapbook documents the early history of the first municipal library open to Fort Lauderdale's Black residents located at 1449 NW 9th Street. The scrapbook dates from 1953 to 1956 and contains an invitation and program documenting the library's opening, newspaper clippings about the activities and history of the Sunland Park library branch, a photograph of a storytime program at the library, an essay, and circulation statistics. The newspaper clippings include photographs of Mary Lou Barner and the interior and exterior of the branch, as well as the dedication ceremony. The scrapbook has a red cover and measures 12 x 12.75 inches.

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