Garber Higginbotham (left) and Bill Robinson (right) presenting Mayor Woody Dumas with $57,000 (Federal matching funds) to help finance the Civil Defense Emergency Operating Center. February 26, 1968
Mayor Woody Dumas receiving Christmas plants grown by BRACA employees to raise funds. Author Jackson, BRACA Director, making the presentation. Date: ca. 1970's
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...