New Cumberland Public Library - New Cumberland Public Library Collection

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Photographs of the New Cumberland Public Library and library functions, as well as some flyers and documents from library programs, primarily from 1975 on.
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Fountain Dedication
Fountain Dedication
Dedications
Mary Kauffman stands beside the plaque honoring her husband Gerald at the fountain dedication on the Library grounds.
Fountain Dedication
Fountain Dedication
Dedications
Master of Ceremonies Jon LaFaver speaks at the fountain dedication on the Library grounds.
Fountain Dedication
Fountain Dedication
Dedications
Master of Ceremonies Jon LaFaver speaks at the fountain dedication on the Library grounds.
Fountain Dedication
Fountain Dedication
Dedications
Mrs. Mary Kaufman reveals the plaque honoring her husband Gerald at the dedication of the fountain on the Library grounds.
Fountain Dedication
Fountain Dedication
Dedications
Members of the Gerald Kaufman family pose in front of the fountain during the dedication on the Library grounds.
Front entrance, Benjamin Mansion
Front entrance, Benjamin Mansion
Public libraries, Historic buildings
Front hall of the Benjamin Mansion, circa 1975.
Gift to Library
Gift to Library
Public libraries
Mrs. Carolyn Deitrich, President of the Friends of the Library at acceptance of Deacon's bench donated by Mr. and Mrs. James Kinnear, Birmingham, Alabama
Gilbert Beckley
Gilbert Beckley
Public libraries
Local historian and author Gilbert Beckley (right) stands behind items from the New Cumberland Public Library's Open House display of their Local History collection.
Gilbert Beckley
Gilbert Beckley
Public libraries
Local historian and author Gilbert Beckley (right) stands behind items from the New Cumberland Public Library's Open House display of their Local History collection.
John Campbell Jr and Charles Krone visit the library
John Campbell Jr and Charles Krone visit the library
Public libraries, Historic buildings
Photo caption: "John Campbell Jr & Charlie Krone 8 Jan 1980 at New Cumberland Library. John grew up at the house. His family rented it as a summer home from 1910 to 1919 & then his father bought it from the Brandts. Lost it in the '29 crash." Campbell is on the right. The property was known as Seven Maples during Campbell's time there.
Library Board Members 1981
Library Board Members 1981
Public libraries
Photograph of members of the New Cumberland Public Library Board, 1981, with names below. From a library scrapbook.
Library Dedication ceremony
Library Dedication ceremony
Building dedications, Public libraries, Ceremonies
Attendees stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
Library Dedication Ceremony
Library Dedication Ceremony
Public libraries, Building dedications
Dedication of the New Cumberland Public Library as part of the Bicentennial celebrations included ringing a mock Liberty Bell.
Library Dedication Ceremony
Library Dedication Ceremony
Public libraries, Building dedications, Ceremonies
Members of the New Cumberland borough council pose at the new public library. They include: (back row) Mervin Bowles, Robert L Collins, Gerald Kaufman, and John (Jack) Murray, and (front row) Cornelius Rodgers, Rosemary Peiffer, Marie Phillips, and Kenneth Snyder.
Library Dedication Ceremony
Library Dedication Ceremony
Public libraries, Building dedications, Ceremonies
Dedication ceremony attendees mingle near the fountain on the Library grounds.
Library Dedication ceremony
Library Dedication ceremony
Building dedications, Public libraries, Ceremonies
Presentation of the Flag - Mrs. Charles A. Wilson, New Cumberland Jr. Civics Club President
Library Dedication Ceremony
Library Dedication Ceremony
Public libraries, Building dedications, Ceremonies
Women prepare to hand out programs at the Library building dedication ceremony. Borough council member Rosemary Peifer stands to the far right.
Library Dedication Ceremony
Library Dedication Ceremony
Public libraries, Building dedications, Ceremonies
View of the New Cumberland Public Library on dedication day.
Library Dedication ceremony
Library Dedication ceremony
Building dedications, Public libraries, Ceremonies
Borough Council president Jack Murray speaks at the Library dedication ceremony.
Library Dedication Ceremony
Library Dedication Ceremony
Public libraries, Building dedications, Ceremonies
Attendees mingle in library parking lot during the building dedication. Members of the Harrisburg Male Post Office Chorus cluster around a piano.