Brief Description: Photographs of ALA Facilities, contains interior and exterior photographs of ALA Headquarters in Chicago, (both old and new), includes photographs made during the construction of the new building (1960-61).
Held at:
The American Library Association Archives
19 Library
1408 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: 217 333 0798
Fax: 217 244 2868
Email: ala-archives [at] library.illinois.edu
Record Series Number: 99/1/10
Created by: American Library Association
Volume: 0.2 Cubic Feet
Acquired:
08/23/2000.
Arrangement: Arranged by building
Biographical Note for American Library Association :
The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users.
Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all (1).
Subject Index
Headquarters Building
Photographs, Buildings
Languages of Materials
English [eng]