tag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:/collections/8113e2f0-e3fb-012f-c5b6-0019b9e633c5-9/itemsAmerican Library Association Archives Digital Collections2022-07-19T14:50:20Ztag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674302016-11-15T18:49:11Z2022-07-19T14:50:28ZATTENTION! (Camp Library)Glass plate slide advertisement reads: ATTENTION! Take a shot at the books on tactics and military trainings - and ADVANCE! (No Charge) AT THE CAMP LIBRARY.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674312016-11-15T18:49:11Z2022-07-19T14:50:28ZATTENTION! (Hospital Library)Glass plate slide advertisement reads: ATTENTION! Take a shot at the books on tactics and military trainings - and ADVANCE! (No Charge) at the HOSPITAL LIBRARY.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675412016-11-15T18:49:23Z2022-07-19T14:50:34ZAt 'The Pool' in White Mountains, New HampshirePicture #60: Appear without any order: S. H. Ranck / Sam Walter Foss / H. L. KoopmanUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/676312016-11-15T18:49:32Z2022-07-19T14:50:38ZThe Auditorium and New Monterey Hotel, Asbury Park, New JerseyPicture #1916_02: Auditorium & New MontereyUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/676732016-11-15T18:49:37Z2022-07-19T14:50:41ZThe Auditorium, New Monterey Hotel, Asbury Park, New JerseyPicture #1916_01: The AuditoriumUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/673542016-11-15T18:49:02Z2022-07-19T14:50:24ZBACK TO THE JOBGlass plate slide caption reads: "Street Sign, Birmingham, Alabama." Sign reads: BACK TO THE JOB / WHAT JOB? / Books on All Jobs at the Public Library. Photograph of Birmingham street view includes a street car and motor cars.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/678002016-11-15T18:49:51Z2022-07-19T14:50:48ZBase Hospital Library, Camp Sevier, South CarolinaGlass plate slide showing librarians and soldiers using a military base library in South CarolinaUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/677572016-11-15T18:49:46Z2022-07-19T14:50:46ZBase Hospital Library, Camp Travis, TexasGlass plate slide showing a librarian and soldiers using the base library during World War IUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/678122016-11-15T18:49:52Z2022-07-19T14:50:49ZThe Beach in Asbury Park, New JerseyPicture #1919_16: No information available.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674792016-11-15T18:49:16Z2022-07-19T14:50:31ZBedside service of the American Library Association at the U.S. General Hospital No. 43, National Soldiers' Home, VirginiaLibrarian watching men read in wheelchairs. Additional caption reads: The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675072016-11-15T18:49:19Z2022-07-19T14:50:32ZBedside service of the American Library Association at US. General Hospital No. 6, Fort McPherson, GeorgiaServicemen selecting books off a cart. Additional caption reads: With her book truck. the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675202016-11-15T18:49:20Z2022-07-19T14:50:33ZBedside service of the American Library Association in a surgical ward at Fort Riley, Kansas.Soldiers reading in bed. Additional caption reads: The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675252016-11-15T18:49:21Z2022-07-19T14:50:33ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the Base Hospital, Camp Devens, MassachusettsMen reading in bed. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675222016-11-15T18:49:21Z2022-07-19T14:50:33ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the Base Hospital, Camp Meade, MarylandLibrarian delivering books to men in bed. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675592016-11-15T18:49:25Z2022-07-19T14:50:34ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the Base Hospital, Camp Travis, Texas.Men in bed selecting books off a book truck. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674462016-11-15T18:49:13Z2022-07-19T14:50:29ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the Base Hospital, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas.Librarian brings books to wounded men in bed. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675452016-11-15T18:49:23Z2022-07-19T14:50:34ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the U.S. Debarkation Hospital No. 5, New York City.Men reading in bed and picking books out on a book truck. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals.The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674602016-11-15T18:49:14Z2022-07-19T14:50:30ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the US. Naval hospital, Fort Lyon, ColoradoWounded servicemen getting books off a cart. Additional caption reads: With her book truck the Librarian brings to the man in bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 249 hospitals. The men in hospitals are still looking for your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674982016-11-15T18:49:18Z2022-07-19T14:50:32ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the U.S. Naval Hospital, Fort Lyon, ColoradoMen select books from a booktruck. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 249 hospitals. The men in hospitals are still looking for your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674762016-11-15T18:49:16Z2022-07-19T14:50:31ZBedside service of the American Library Association in the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Greenville, South CarolinaWith her book truck the librarian brings to the man in bed the book he wants. The A. L. A. has placed libraries in 249 hospitals. The men in hospitals are still looking for your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674682016-11-15T18:49:15Z2022-07-19T14:50:30ZBedside service of the American Library Association in U S. General Hospital No. 1, The Bronx, New York City.Wounded servicemen getting books off a cart. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 208 hospitals. The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/675142016-11-15T18:49:20Z2022-07-19T14:50:32ZBedside service of the American Library Association in U.S. General Hospital No.22, Fort Sheridan, IllinoisA librarian helps a man in bed select a book off a cart. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 230 hospitals.The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674962016-11-15T18:49:18Z2022-07-19T14:50:32ZBeside service of the American Library Association in U.S. General Hospital No 21, Denver, ColoradoMen select books from a booktruck. Additional caption reads: With her book truck, the librarian brings to the man's bed the book he wants. The A.L.A. has placed libraries in 230 hospitals.The men in hospitals and camps here and overseas need your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674432016-11-15T18:49:12Z2022-07-19T14:50:29ZBillboard Opposite Union Station, Washington, D.C.Glass plate slide of a billboard with an advertisement. Image depicts a sailor, possibly a factory worker, and an army serviceman with linked arms, marching towards a sign which reads: Back to the Job. Knowledge WINS on Pay Day. Use your Camp and Public Library. The backdrop behind the texts appears to be a dock and warehouses. The sign above the billboard has the company name of "Thos. Cusack Co."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/673462016-11-15T18:49:01Z2022-07-19T14:50:23ZBirmingham Public Library, Ensley Branch, Birmingham, Alabama - Back of PostcardStamped on the back of postcard: Simmons College, Library School Handwritten: Birmingham, Ala., P.L. Ensley Branch Building completed 1906. Gray pressed brick, stone trimmings. Cost $10,000, front 56.5 ft, depth 48.5 ft.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/677632016-11-15T18:49:47Z2022-07-19T14:50:46ZBirmingham Public Library, Ensley Branch, Birmingham, Alabama - Front of PostcardEmbossed on the front of postcard: Russell Bros., Ensley, Ala.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/672582016-11-15T18:48:52Z2022-07-19T14:50:18ZA Bit ChillyGlass plate slide showing servicemen walking in front of an American Library Association Library in winter. Caption reads: "A Bit Chilly, Great Lakes Naval Training station Library, Illinois"University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674442016-11-15T18:49:12Z2022-07-19T14:50:29ZBlotter Distributed at County Fair 1918. Oshkosh, Wisconsin.Glass plate slide caption reads: Blotter Distributed at County Fair 1918. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Blotter contains an image of the Oshkosh Public Library, with hours from 9 A.M. - 9 P.M., text reads: YOUR LIBRARY, Come and get the books you need to help you in your work.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/672532016-11-15T18:48:52Z2022-07-19T14:50:17ZBlue Jackets at Ease Inside the Pelham Bay LibraryGlass plate slide showing servicemen reading and relaxing at the Pelham Bay Library (Naval Training Camp, Pelham Bay Park, New York). Included note describes: "Blue Jacks at Ease Inside the Pelham Bay Library"University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/672892016-11-15T18:48:55Z2022-07-19T14:50:20ZA Book for Every Man (Camp Library)Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "There is a Book for every man at the CAMP LIBRARY. Just sign your name for the book you want and take it to your ward. NO CHARGE."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/672842016-11-15T18:48:55Z2022-07-19T14:50:19ZA Book for Every Man (Hospital Library)Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "There is a Book for every man at the HOSPITAL LIBRARY. Just sign your name for the book you want and take it to your ward. NO CHARGE."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/673452016-11-15T18:49:01Z2022-07-19T14:50:23ZA BOOK FOR EVERY SOLDIER AND SAILORGlass plate slide caption reads: "A BOOK FOR EVERY SOLDIER AND SAILOR The American Library Association maintains free library service at its Camp Library Building and at the Y.M.C.A. and K. of C. branches and other points in this camp."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/673662016-11-15T18:49:04Z2022-07-19T14:50:24ZBooks for EverybodyGlass plate slide with the words: "Books for everybody. Ask your library or write to the A. L. A. 24 West 39th St. New York."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/673722016-11-15T18:49:04Z2022-07-19T14:50:25ZBOOKS FOR EVERYBODYGlass plate slide reads "Books for everybody. The Aim of the American Library Association."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674402016-11-15T18:49:12Z2022-07-19T14:50:29ZBOOKS for ShipbuildersGlass plate slide caption reads: "BOOKS for Shipbuilders and other skilled workmen - at the Public Library Why not use them and get ahead. Poster used in Seattle."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674112016-11-15T18:49:08Z2022-07-19T14:50:27ZBooks in a HutGlass plate slide showing soldiers patronizing a library. Caption reads "Books in a hut at Is-sur-Tille."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/674172016-11-15T18:49:09Z2022-07-19T14:50:27ZBOOKS. MAGAZINES. PAPERSGlass plate slide. Caption reads: "BOOKS. MAGAZINES. PAPERS. VISIT THE CAMP LIBRARY ON MAIN STREET. OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 9AM-10PM"University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/676742016-11-15T18:49:37Z2022-07-19T14:50:41ZBooks Outweigh 'Army Blues,' Loan Parade, NYCGlass plate slide showing an ALA float during a New York City Liberty Loan parade. The float contains a mock scale, in which donated books "outweigh" containers marked "Army blues." Two soldiers read at a table while a third man, dressed as an officer, uses a megaphone to tout the campaign. Related image ALA0000353.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/673652016-11-15T18:49:03Z2022-07-19T14:50:24ZBorrow the BrainsGlass plate slide with the words: "Borrow the brains of the best writers and fighters. Your Camp Library has the information. It is up to you! FREE. American Library Association."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/672872016-11-15T18:48:55Z2022-07-19T14:50:20ZBoys! You can get BOOKS in this campGlass plate slide. Caption reads: "Boys! You can get BOOKS in this camp and on the transports as you cross the Big Pond. They'll be with you in France and They'll follow you to Berlin. - Free All the way - CAMP LIBRARY"University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library