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Call Number	X-28021
Title	Denver Public Library bookmobile
Summary	Interior view of the Denver Public Library bookmobile in Denver, Colorado; Helen V. Watts and Ellen Berner watch Black (African American) boys and girls read books.
Date	1964 November 4
Notes	Condition: fold cracks.; Formerly F42600.; Newspaper clippings attached to back of photoprint reads: "National Children's Book Week - said to be the oldest of 200 or more special "weeks" celebrated each year in the United States - is being observed this week (Nov. 1-7) in libraries, schools and homes across the country. This 46th annual NCBW has special significance for the Denver Public Library which is marking its 75th year of service to Denver. In 1894, five years after the city library system was established, librarian John Cotton Dana opened a room planned for children and supplied with appropriate books, magazines and furniture. This was the first "Children's Library" in the United States" and "Three bookmobiles serve some areas of the city. At Whittier School, the first grade class visits during a stop. Mrs. Helen V. Watts (behind counter) and Miss Ellen Berner help children."; Title supplied.; R7100280211
Physical Description	1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photographic print ; 25 x 20 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject	Denver Public Library--Equipment & supplies--1960-1970. African Americans--Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970. Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970. Bookmobiles--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970. Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970. Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970. Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
Source	Source: Public Information Office.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Relation	Image file: ZZR710028021
Format-Medium	Photograph
Identifier	F42600 DPLW
Filename	10028021.tif
CONTENTdm number	59895

Denver Public Library bookmobile

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