University Library, Berkeley, California - Back of Postcard
ImageStamped on the back of postcard: Faxon
University Library, Berkeley, California - Front of Postcard
ImagePrinted on the front of postcard: University Library, Berkeley, California
University Library & Museum, Tucson, Arizona - Back of Postcard
Image | 1903Handwritten: Negative in 12,560
University Library & Museum, Tucson, Arizona - Front of Postcard
Image | 1903Handwritten: Erected 1903. Estelle Lutrell. Librarian.
University of Arizona Library, Tucson, Arizona - Back of Postcard
Image | 1903Postal Stamped: Tucson, Nov 16, 5 PM, 1951, ARIZ.
University of Arizona Library, Tucson, Arizona - Front of Postcard
Image | 1903No information available on the front of postcard..
Unknown Annual Conference Panoramic Photograph from F. W. Faxon Collection
ImagePicture #[no number]: No information available for this picture. If you have any information regarding this picture, please contact the University of Illinois Archivist at illiarch@uiuc.edu.
Unknown Annual Conference Picture from F. W. Faxon Collection
ImagePicture #[no number]: No information available for this picture. If you have any information regarding this picture, please contact the University of Illinois Archivist at illiarch@uiuc.edu.
Unknown Annual Conference Picture of a Building from F. W. Faxon Collection
ImagePicture #[no number]: No information available for this picture. If you have any information regarding this picture, please contact the University of Illinois Archivist at illiarch@uiuc.edu.
U. S. Naval Hospital Library, Oakland, California
ImageM. C. Baker, Librarian
View from New Monterey Hotel, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Image | 1916Picture #1916_00: View from New Monterey
Wanted: 500,000 BOOKS
Image | 1918Glass plate slide depicting a wounded serviceman being read aloud to by another serviceman, and a librarian standing behind them holding books. Caption reads: "Wanted: 500,000 BOOKS for American Soldiers in Germany and France. Take FRESH FICTION to the PUBLIC LIBRARY for shipment overseas in the tonnage of the American Library Association."
Wanted - YOUR MAGAZINE
Image | 1919Glass plate slide depicting a wounded serviceman being read aloud to by another serviceman, and a librarian standing behind them holding books. Caption reads: "Wanted - YOUR MAGAZINE The American Library Association still needs your magazines and books for HOSPITALS and CAMPS Take them to Woodward and Lothrop's Kann's for the Library."
A Ward at Camp Custer Hospital
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing a library and hospital orderly distributing donated reading materials to soldiers at Camp Bowie
Ward Library Service, Base Hospital, Camp Pike, Arkansas
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing an unidentified woman standing next to an ALA book cart while two convalescent soldiers read books in a military hospital
A Ward Porch, Base Hospital, Camp Kearney, California
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing nurses and convalescent soldiers on the porch of a military hospital. Several of the soldiers are reading books donated for their use by the American Library Association.
Ward service of the American Library Association at US. General Hospital No. 19, Oteen, North Carolina
Image | 1918Men using the library. Additional caption reads: Sun parlor of an infirmary ward where convalescents obtain their reading matter. 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.
Ward service of the American Library Association in the U.S. General Hospital No. 8, Otisville, New York
Image | 1918Librarian delivering books to men in bed. Additional caption reads: The librarian aids reconstruction work by supplying the book needed. 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.
War Library Lunch
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing library personnel eating lunch in the staff room of the St. Louis war Library
A Welcome Ward Visitor, Base Hospital, Camp Cody, New Mexico
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing an ALA librarian distributing books to convalescent soldiers in a camp hospital during World War I
What is your hobby?
Image | 1918Glass plate slide caption reads: "What is your hobby? Photography, baseball, mechanics, music, or just reading for fun? The CAMP LIBRARY is yours. Branches in the Y.M.C.A. and K. of C. huts."
What's Easier Than Rolling Off a Log?
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "What's easier than rolling off a log? Getting a book at the Camp Library. NO RED TAPE? Not an inch. NO CHARGE? Not a cent. Just sign your name."
When in doubt take your question to the CAMP LIBRARY
Image | 1918Glass plate slide advertisement reads: When in doubt take your question to the CAMP LIBRARY The Camp Librarian doesn't know everything but can find information about most things. Try it out - it's free.
When in doubt take your question to the HOSPITAL LIBRARY
Image | 1918Glass plate slide advertisement reads: When in doubt take your question to the HOSPITAL LIBRARY The Hospital Librarian doesn't know everything but can find information about most things. Try it out - it's free.
William W. Bishop and Agnes Van Valkenberg in Chautauqua Lake - Lakewood, New York
Image | 1898Picture #14: W. W. Bishop / Miss Van Valkenburg
A Wisconsin Group in Atlanta, Georgia
Image | 1899Picture #24: From Left: Mr. Reuben G. Thwaites / Miss Stillman / Miss S. Oakley / Mr. I. S. Bradley Negative in 12,597
Woman Reading to Man
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing a woman reading to a man in a military hospital.
Work Room, Camp Lewis Library, Tacoma, Washington
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing soldiers patronizing the field artillery branch library at Camp Lewis, WA
Wounded Men on the Transport
Image | 1919Glass plate slide featuring photograph of servicemen gathered on the deck of a transport ship. Some on crutches. Caption reads "Wounded men on the transport Mercury. April 1919."
A "Y" Headquarters in France
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing a building with the sign "YMCA" and 5 soldiers standing in front. Caption reads "A 'Y' Headq't'r's in France. A.L.A. Supplies Reading Matter."
YOUR BEST FRIEND RIGHT NOW (Camp Library)
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "YOUR BEST FRIEND RIGHT NOW is the CAMP LIBRARY It has a book about your job at home."
YOUR BEST FRIEND RIGHT NOW (Hospital Library)
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "YOUR BEST FRIEND RIGHT NOW is the HOSPITAL LIBRARY It has a book about your job at home."
YOUR BEST FRIEND RIGHT NOW (Recreation)
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "YOUR BEST FRIEND RIGHT NOW is the LIBRARY at the Recreation Building It has a book about your job at home."
Your Camp Library Welcomes You
Image | 1918Glass plate slide showing road signs pointing toward the base library at Camp Upton, Long Island, New York. The sign reads ""Your Camp Library Welcomes You. 65,000 Books and Magazines maintained by the American Library Ass'n. All Cordially invited Bet. [between] Library & the Mall"
Your Next Job and Where to Look For It (Camp Library)
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "Your Next Job and Where to Look For It. The CAMP LIBRARY has books to help you."
Your Next Job and Where to Look For It (Hospital Library)
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "Your Next Job and Where to Look For It. The HOSPITAL LIBRARY has books to help you."
Your Next Job and Where to Look For It (Public Library)
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "Your Next Job and Where to Look For It. The PUBLIC LIBRARY has books to help you."
Your Next Job and Where to Look For It (Recreation)
Image | 1918Glass plate slide. Caption reads: "Your Next Job and Where to Look For It. The Library in the Recreation Building has books to help you."

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