Lackawanna Valley Digital Archives

- History of the Scranton Public Library: 2005
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- Scranton Public Libary events from 2005. The footage was intended for Scranton Today: Community Access Television which was operated by the library from 1999-2008. Includes three self-produced library commericals and accompanying blooper footage...
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Library Minute III: Chilton's Auto Repair
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- This is a commerical produced by the library advertising Chilton's Auto Repair on-line service. The commerical was cablecast on Scranton Today! Community Access Television in 2005.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Early library staff.
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- Photograph of early library staff members. This is believed to be the "first library staff" based on the caption of another photo taken on the same day. Left to right: Lulu James, Josephine Hawley, Anna Edwards, Emma A. Th (undereadable),...
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Albright Memorial Library circulation desk.
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- Photograph of Circulation Desk looking south, Albright Memorial Library. Original has matting added late 20th Century. Photograph is undated, but is likely pre-1950.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Albright Memorial Library front hall.
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- Photograph of Front Hall, Albright Memorial Library. Original has matting added late 20th Century. Label on matting indicates 1893 date, but this is unverified.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- First Scranton Public Library patrons.
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- This image is believed to be photographed in 1893 when the Scranton Public Library opened. On the back of the photo are the names Stanley Sassiewicz and Shenko Patnovich. We cannot confirm whether these are the first patrons and if the names are...
- From Lace Makers to Coal Miners -- Life in the Lackawanna Valley 1866-1920
- Photograph of Elizabeth Short.
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- This photo is undated, but is taken in the Albright Memorial Library at night. ElizabethShort was the librarian at the Providence Branch (Silkman House) for many years.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- First library staff.
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- Date is unknown, but assume late 19th Century. Photo is glued to matting. Matting is in poor condition. The following information appears on the back: 1. Emma A. Th(unreadable) 2. Myra Millit 3. Jessie Keefer 4. Anna Edwards Standing 1. Bess...
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Article about Silkman House from Lackawanna Motorist, December 1938-January 1939.
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- Seven page article that addresses the recent transfer of the Silkman House from the Silkman Family to the Scranton Public Library. Includeds photos.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Albright Memorial Library very early photograph.
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- Though undated, this photograph appears to date from just before the building's completion. Most of the windows in the main wing have not been installed, and there is no fencing or landscaping. Two blurry figures, one near the northwestern corner...
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Photograph of Rev. Patrick J. McManus.
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- Rev. McManus was rector at St. Paul's Church and also was a director of the Green Ridge Library and served on the Scranton Public Library board of directors.
- From Lace Makers to Coal Miners -- Life in the Lackawanna Valley 1866-1920
- Silkman House undated.
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- Image taken from photograph of original photograph.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Albright entrance with ivy.
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- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Albright front entrance date unknown.
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- Banner in window is mostly illegible, but the characters "SPL" appear at bottom. Brown splotches are on the negative or were added during the reproduction process.
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- Reference Room 1969.
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- The camera is looking southwest probably in the afternoon (judging from the sunlight in the windows).
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- Children's Room 1969.
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- "Pictured are Mrs. Jane Shaw, Children's Librarian, and Mrs. Fred Pfaff." Note that open windows indicate the lack of air conditioning. Air conditioning was installed in the early 1990's.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- New circulation desk.
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- Original has matting added at a later date and appears to be laminated. Includes a label with the date, title, and names of the personnel in the photo. Left to right: Eileen Dickstein, Ann Wright, Marie Crispino.
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- Albright entrance with reflection.
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- Undated. Central High School is clearly reflected in the door glass.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Reference Room.
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- Photograph of Reference Room looking west. Original has matting added late 20th Century. Photograph is undated, but the woman's hat style suggests 1920s.
- History of the Scranton Public Library
- Albright entrance with three people.
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- This photograph of the Albright entrance is undated though fashion styles place it somewhere between 1945 and 1955.
- History of the Scranton Public Library