An undated newspaper clipping probably published in the Orlando Morning Sentinel or Evening Star, announced that Mrs. Ruth McCullough Maguire was elected president of the newly organized Friends of the Library Assn. sponsored by the Winter Park – Orlando Zonta Club. Read the entire article by clicking here.
The first organizational meeting, reported in the Sunday Sentinel Star was held on February 27, 1949 at the Albertson Public Library.
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Friends of the Library Reception 1
Friends of the Library Reception 2
Library Body Set - Friends of the Library Association 1949
New Library Project Slated - Friends of the Library organizational meeting
Zonta Library Committee postcard - return address
Zonta Library Commitee - Postcard back
Friends Organizational Meeting
Friends of the Library - Ye Olde Book SaleFriends of the Library Article in the Orlando Evening Star - May 8, 1953 regarding delivery service for shut-ins.
Friends of the Library Article - February 13, 1953
About the Friends . . .
Two pages of information on the Friends of the Library and their activities to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Albertson Public Library / Orlando Public Library.