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Minneapolis Public Library Official Bulletins

 Collection
Identifier: HCL 090
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Description of Contents

This collection contains the staff newsletter of the Minneapolis Public Library from 1908 to 2007. Entitled the Official Bulletin (and occassionally the Weekly Bulletin), this publication includes information on staff appointments, staff transfers, staff retirements, benefits, library events, local events, and information needed for daily work in the library. Occassional inserts accompany the bulletins.

Dates

  • Creation: 1908 - 2007

Creator

Access

The physical collection is available for use in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library during the department's open hours. All bulletins from this collection are available in the Hennepin County Library Organizational Records in the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections.

History

Minneapolis Public Library was founded in 1885. The first library building opened at 10th Street and Hennepin Avenue in 1889. In 2008, the Minneapolis Public Library, including all of its community branch libraries, merged with the Hennepin County Library.

Extent

5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Other Guides

A partial subject index to the official bulletins is available. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Title
Minneapolis Public Library Official Bulletins
Status
Completed
Author
Michael Homolka and Jenna Jacobs
Date
March 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Hennepin County Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200