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Sponsored by Ethyl Corporation. Includes street guide, house numbering system, historical information, statistics. 89 x 55 cm. Call number 912.763 N695b.
The new library bookmobile acts as a substitute for a North Baton Rouge Branch until funds can be acquired. The 1,800 volume "rolling library" cost $8,000. It is the first air conditioned bookmobile in the nation. Taken from 1948-1949...
Charles J. Wise, retired accountant is one of the library's "most faithful borrowers". Wise visited the library almost daily for 10 years in the 1940's to read books magazines and newspapers. Taken from 1948-1949 scrapbook. Date: September, 1949
Mr. Eddie Eichelberger, Mrs. Margaret Gueymard and Mrs. Tillie Scheneker celebrating the library's 10th anniversary. Taken from 1948-1949 scrapbook. Date: 1949
Voter registration card for East Baton Rouge Parish 1949-1952 "For parish in the 3rd Ward, 1st District" Oliver D. Noble original in 1950 Registrar of Voters Scrapbook
Hotel Heidelberg, Baton Rouge, La. 250 rooms with bath; Ballroom; Private dining rooms; Convention and banquet accommodations, 3 air-conditioned restaurants and cocktail lounge; air-conditioned lobby, and many guest rooms. Mel J. Deinninger,...
The Tug Boat Istrouma and her crew. Bought by the company in 1915 and used as a fire tug, it was retired from Esso Service in 1949. During its career, the boat and her crew helped to fight such memorable fires as the Great Kress Fire and the...
African American churches--History, East Baton Rouge Parish (La.)
Mount Zion Baptist Church, ca. 1948. Organized in 1847. Congregation in 1947 numbered 1100. Located at 335 Maximillian St. Baton Rouge La. Later moved to a new building located at 356 East Boulevard in 1954.