Dart Hall Branch Library, 19 Kracke Street. Patrons and staff gathered for book discussion. Susan Dart Butler seated at the front of the room to far right. Caption on back: "Great Books group Dart Hall Branch Charleston County Free Library S.C."
Main Library, 94 Rutledge Avenue. Caption on back: "Apr. 2 1956. Looking east, readers in library's children's room. The Lee Fugiels of Wadmalaw Island gather in the children's room of the Charleston (S.C.) County Library during one of their regular weekly visits. They are (l. to r.) Emily, Lucy, Mr. Fugiel, Kathy, Mrs. Fugiel, and Frederick. Lucy is a seventh grader at the Wadmalaw Island School and serves as its bookmobile librarian. On the day before the bookmobile is due for its monthly visit, she reminds her school mates to bring their books to school next day. Mr. Fugiel uses the library for reference on every subject from ancient history to 'how-to-do' it books. Mrs. Fugiel, another faithful library patron, often takes a turn leading the Great Books discussion at the Cooper River Memorial Library group."
Caption on back: "Three of the 132 children who played the summer reading game conducted at the main building of the Charleston County Free Library conducted by Miss Janie M. Smith, director of children's work, receiving 'reading diplomas' from Colonel James G. Harrison, of the English dept. of The Citadel. From left to right: Colonel Harrison, Judith Ann Muller [...]; Morgan Hewitt, Jr., [...]; and Janice Roumillat [...]"
Main Library, 94 Rutledge Avenue. Caption on back: "Planning the summer Vacation-in-Ideas discussion series at the Charleston County Free Library to begin Tuesday night, May 21, 1957, are, left to right, Mrs. Marion P. Lelong, […], Dr. Leon S. Kind, […], Mrs. Thomas N. Blockwick, [...], and William A. Pease, Jr., [...]."
Main Library, 94 Rutledge Avenue. Caption on back: "Part of the group of about 100 Cub Scouts and their den mothers who attended the regular story hour. Wednesday, Apr. 3, 1957, to hear Miss Janie Smith review 'Swiss Family Robinson.'"
Caption on back: "Aug. 1, '55. Main bldg. held at Ashley Hall. Summer reading game "graduation" exercises for Main building. Charleston County Library, S.C. Aug. 1955."
Postcard. Washington's birthday commemorative - illustration of George Washington with symbols of a bald eagle, American flags, cherries, and an axe. Mailed from Boston, Massachusetts.
Village Branch Library, 430 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant. Caption on back: "Some of the 22 who completed the reading game at the Mt. Pleasant branch library shown at closing exercises Aug. 27, '57. Charleston S.C. County Library. Mt. Pleasant."
Sullivan's Island Branch Library. Caption on back: "Some of the 13 'graduates' and their friends at the closing exercises of the County library's summer reading game at the Sullivan's Island branch library, Charleston, S.C. Aug. 27, '57. Charleston County Library."
Village Branch Library, 430 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant. Caption on back: "Mount Pleasant, S.C. branch of the Charleston Free Library. New building to replace one in bad repair completed in 1948."
Portrait photograph of Anna Dart Bronseaux. Caption on front of original case: "Mrs. Anna Dart Bronseaux, picture given to Dart by Mrs. M. Seabrook. 9/28/87." Stamped on front of original case: "John L. Dart Branch."
Main Library, 94 Rutledge Avenue. Caption on back: "3rd year Main building. Great books group. Meets every other Wed. night at 7:30 p.m., for 2 hours. Group was discussing John Locke, selections from 'Essay Conc. Human Understanding.' Oct. 8, 1952. As seated around table they are: Mrs. Nickerson, Miss Triest, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Thatcher, Mrs. Hodges, Dr. Hodges, Mr. McLaughlin, Miss Sanders, Mrs. McLaughlin, Mr. [-], Mrs. Cantey, Mr. Mack. Main building Wed. group. Old picture. This group now completing 5th great books readings. Charleston (S.C.) County Free Library."
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue. Edward P. Blanton awarding reading certificates to children. Caption on back: "July 22, 1955, Cooper River Memorial library exercises. Edward P. Blanton - another photo to come!"
Dart Hall Branch Library, 19 Kracke Street. Children and staff gathered, presumably for closing of summer reading program. Seated front right is Susan Dart Butler.
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue. Edward P. Blanton awarding reading certificates to children. Caption on back: "Closing exercises, summer reading program. Cooper River Memorial Library. Sept. 3, 1954."
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue. Edward P. Blanton awarding reading certificates to children. Caption on back: "Close of reading game. Summer, 1952."
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue. Edward P. Blanton awarding reading certificates to children at closing exercises of summer reading games.
Postcard. Reunion of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks commemorative - embossed illustration of an elk and a clock. Mailed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Postcard. Easter commemorative - embossed foil with illustration of bouquet of flowers (daffodils) and chicks. Mailed from Louisville, Kentucky via the Railroad Postal Service.
Postcard. Christmas commemorative - illustration of two children playing instruments near a Christmas tree with vignette of three angels playing instruments in the clouds. Mailed from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Main Library, 94 Rutledge Avenue. Caption on back: "Picture taken Jan. 17, 1951. Miss Margaret Mosimann at Ref.desk. Front room to right of door as enter."
Postcard. Easter commemorative - illustration of an angel in a star-shaped vignette encircled with flowers (apple blossoms and violets). Mailed from Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
