Patrons and Staff in the Welland Public Library Bookmobile, 1973
Dublin Core
Title
Patrons and Staff in the Welland Public Library Bookmobile, 1973
Subject
Library patrons, Karen Palmeter
Description
Eight colour photographs of library patrons and staff using the Welland Public Library Bookmobile, c. 1973. The older gentleman in the blue sweater is Mr. Little, and the lady in the brown coat is Mrs. Cordon.
The Welland Public Library Bookmobile was launched in July of 1973. It stopped at local seniors homes, day cares, schools, parks and churches. It carried approximately 2,000 books and circulated about 500 books per week. A lifeline for many Wellanders, both children and seniors alike, it continued until 1995.
The Welland Public Library Bookmobile was launched in July of 1973. It stopped at local seniors homes, day cares, schools, parks and churches. It carried approximately 2,000 books and circulated about 500 books per week. A lifeline for many Wellanders, both children and seniors alike, it continued until 1995.
Creator
Welland Public Library
Source
Welland Public Library Photo Collection
Date
c. 1973
Format
Colour photographs
Language
English
Type
Still image
Identifier
Storage - City of Welland Binder #3 – Library – WELD-lib-0048-0055
Coverage
Welland
Files
Collection
Citation
Welland Public Library, “Patrons and Staff in the Welland Public Library Bookmobile, 1973,” Welland Public Library Local History, accessed December 23, 2024, https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/items/show/9001.