2
10
4336
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/01978011278487e9b8e37cf3166546d3.pdf
05d937d399d96cd1409de251ca60fd83
PDF Text
Text
The Fulfillment of a Community Dream
Celebration
of the
Centennial
and
Dedication
of
The Ferguson Library
�The Ferguson Library
Stamford's Public Library
96 Broad Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
Welcome to The Ferguson Library's Centennial
Dedication Dinner. Your presence this evening
is a clear demonstration of the esteem with
which the Library has been held over the past
100 years and bodes well for times to come.
This souvenir booklet is our attempt to briefly
capture our history while looking ahead to the
dedication of our new main library and our
important role in Stamford's future.
Thank you for being a part of our cel~bration
and for joi n ing us on this very special occasi on.
Josep h L. Gam bi no
Presiden t
Board of Trustees
�Highlights of Ferguson's First Century
1869
John Day Ferguson, leading Stamford lawyer and State Representative, won a debate on the affirmative side of the question,
"Should Fictitious Literature be Admitted to the Proposed
Stamford Library?" He left a bequest of $10, 000 to aid in the
establishment of a public library on condition that fellow citizens donate $25,000.
1880
At the first meeting of its incorporators on January 29, the
library was named in honor of John Day Ferguson.
On March 12 the library was incorporated by the state legislature "for the use of the people of Stamford."
1882
The library first opened its doors on January 5 on Atlantic St.
An annual fee of $2. 00 was charged for taking books.
1889
Library moved to Geib property near Advocate Building on
Atlantic St., with 6, 000 volumes and 13, 500 circulations during
. the year.
1909
The Ferguson Library becomes a free public library and the City
of Stamford assumes primary financial responsibility.
1911
The present main library opens at Bedford & Broad Streets.
Children have a special room for the first time.
1930
Building expansion provides room for a business and technical
service.
1940
Bookmobile service begins.
1944
First circulation of phonograph records.
1946
Inauguration of film service.
1953
The Weed Memorial Branch in S p ringda le o pen s.
1960
Major building addition dou bles floor space to 40 , 000 square feet.
�1967
The Turn of River Branch opens in North Stamford.
1970
The library opens its South End Community Center Branch.
1971
The Children's Room is opened two evenings a week for the first
time.
1972
The library joins a national computerized catalog service.
1973
Literacy Volunteers and Dial-a-Book begin services.
1975
The library goes on - line with a computerized circulation system.
1976
The library participates in the Bicentennial observance, with
special programs.
1977
The City gives its approval to a major expansion and renovation
of the main library.
The library starts its one-half hour weekly radio program on
WYRS/fm.
1978
Library expands service through Sunday and holiday hours.
1979
Ground Breaking begins for 91,000 sq. ft. new library.
1980
The library celebrates its 100th anniversary of incorporation.
The Friends of The Ferguson Library is incorporated.
The main library initiates service on Saturdays during July and
August.
"Footnotes from Ferguson!' expanded to five daily radio programs
each week.
1981
Centennial Dedication Celebrations held during the year.
1982
Official dedication of new main library.
�Presidents of the Board of Trustees
of The Ferguson Library
Oliver Hoyt
James B. Williams
Schuyler B. Merritt
Walter Ferguson
Schuyler B. Merritt
Schuyler B. Merritt (honorary)
Col. Walter C. Allan
Judge John M. Comley
Carl W. Knobloch
John L. Parry
Benjamin Bogin
Harry E. Terhune
Walter B. Lockwood
John L. Cameron
J. Gordon Atkins
Mrs. Robert M. Pettit
Thomas Hume
Paul D. Shapero
Samuel S. Cross
Paul D. Shapero
Joseph L. Gambino
Lawrence Gochberg
Joseph L. Gambino
1880
1888
1907
1910
1922
1944
1944
1945
1946
1954
1958
1961
1964
1965
1967
1969
1970
1971
1972
1974
1976
1977
1979
-
1887
1907
1910
1922
1944
1 953
1945
1 946
1954
1958
1961
1964
1965
1967
1969
1970
1971
1972
1974
1976
1977
1979
Directors of The Ferguson Library
Andrew W. Paradise
Elizabeth Van Hoevenberg
Alice M. Colt
Mary Louise Alexander
Marie V. Hurley
Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr.
1881
1896
1907
1942
1965
1976
-
1896
1907
1942
1965
1976
�Opening Centennial Celebration
October 7, 1980
Ferguson's public Centennial Celebration began at
a reception October 7, 1980, in the Library's new
' wing. Board of Trustees President Joseph Gambino
welcomed the more than one hundred invited guests.
Master of Ceremonies and Chairman of the Board's
Centennial Committee, former Stamford Mayor
Thomas Mayers recognized the Library's Committee
of 100 and newly formed Friends of Ferguson Library. He also introduced Library Director Ernest
DiMattia who presented a slide show of old Library
photographs. United States Congressman Stewart
McKinney was the featured speaker. At the out door program Mr. and Mrs. Gambino assisted by
former Stamford Superintendent of Parks Edward
Connell, presented a new tree to the Library
which was accepted by Lawrence Gochberg, Chairman of the Building Committee. Cub and Brownie
Scouts raised the Library flag and music was pro. vided by the Westhill Singers. The release of 100
helium-filled Library balloons concluded the event.
Centennial Dinner
March 9, 1981
The Fulfillment of a Community Dream was the
theme of a Centennial reception and dinner at the
Marriott Hotel. Joseph Gambino welcomed the
guests and introduced special speakers, Mayor
Louis Clapes and Library Director Ernest DiMattia.
Thomas Mayers introduced the first of two featured speakers, Walter Mattson, President and
Chief Operations Officer of The New York Times
Company. Eric Stoetzner introduced the keynote
speaker, John McC loy, former High Commissioner
to Germany and Chairman of the Chase Manhattan
Bank. A highlight of the evening was the arrival
of three birthday cakes, one for the Library's
Centennial, one honoring the Committee of 100,
and one recognizing the Friends of Ferguson Library.
�THE ADVOCATE
published by
Connecticut Newspapers Inc.
258 Atlantic Street. Stamford. Connttt icul OtiYOl
Jay A. Shaw. President and Publisher
Murray M. Weiss
Ar thur Helms
Paul W. Johnson
Editor
Managing Editor
Dir. of Marketing & Sales
Tuesday, October7, .1980
Page
8
Stamford's festival of books
The Ferguson Library, which is
doubling the size of its building and vastly expanding its collection of books, will
begin its centennial celebration today
with speechmaking, tree-planting and a
nag-raising outside its white-columned
building at the comer of Broad and Bedford streets.
, In a very real way, that comer
marks the intellectual heart of the city.
The centennial celebration will end
in early 1982, if construction goes according to schedule, with another party
· when the expanded library will be
~to the public.
A five-story addition ts being built
adjacent to the present building, which
is being renovated. The project will cost
about $6 million. Meantime, the older
building will remain open for use.
. Today's celebration will amount to
a public festival of books. But, thanks to
the Ferguson's fine collections, the residents of Stamford have been able ever
since 1882, when the Ferguson opened,
to have their own private festival of
books every ti.me they stepped inside its
doon.
The Ferguson, which received its
charter of incorporation in 1880, opened
its doors at Atlantic and Luther streets,
about a block from its present location
to which it moved in 1911.
It seems as though almost all of
Stamford's residents have been inside
the library's doors at one time or another. They borrowed 700,000 books and
other items this past year. The community's appetite for books is strong and it
increases every year.
Perhaps, as they say , this is the television age, but Stamford people care
about books. They have shown this by
the way they have generously supported
the Ferguson Library and seen to it that,
with the .present expansion, it will be
able to keep abreast of the demands
they make upon it. Incidentally, this is
the second expansion in 20 years.
The city of Stamford has provided
virtually all the funds for the library
since it moved to its present location.
The amount of money a community is
willing to pay for a public book collection is a measure of its civility.
The Ferguson - without its new
building - has 346,000 volumes, 11,000
phonograph records and tapes, 1,500
magazines and periodicals, 850 16mm
films, and 1,800 film slides. With the new
structure, it will expand its book collection to about 600,000 volumes.
Stamford residents tried unsuccessfully to establish a public library from
1834 on. In the 1860s, the Stamford Lyceum, a cultural and social society,
started a book exchange among its
members. In 1868 it established a joint
reading room with the YMCA but this
was not successful. There were other
unsuccessful attempts by other organizations
The Advocate in · 1866 carried an
item about John Day Ferguson, a local
merchant, taking the affirmative side in
a public debate entitled: "Ought Fictitious Literature Be Ad1J1itted into the
Proposed Stamford Library?" He won
the debate.
.
<Is there fictitious literature in the
Ferguson? There surely is. Fiction is
one of the library's specialties, and
there are about 117,000 volumes of it.)
Mr. Ferguson died in 1877 and left
$10,000 to esta blish a library in Stamford. A ~rou p of.citizens soon added $25,000 to his bequest, and that was the beginning of the Ferguson Library.
The first librarian at the Ferguson
was a man called Andrew W. Paradise.
·It's a charming name for a librarian,
and any true book lover can understand
why because his own idea of paradise is
a place with easy chairs, quiet, and
shelves loaded with fascinating books.
Paradise is only as far as Atlantic
and Luther streets, Stamford book lovers could have said quite literally during
Mr. Paradise's tenure.
In a figurative sense, they can say
the same thing about Broad and Bedford
streets today.
�Centennial Dedication Dinner
Sponsor Committee
John M. Henske/Olin Corporation
Committee Chairman
Fred T. Allen /Pitney Bowes Inc.
Louis F. Bantle/U.S. Tobacco Co.
James R. Barker/Moore McCormack Resources, Inc.
Carl Bennett/Caldor, Inc.
Theodore F. Brophy /General Telephone and
Electronics Corp.
· Douglas G. Campbell/Ring's End, Inc.
Joseph F. Fahey Jr./The State National Bank
of Connecticut
Arlene R. Feldstein/Carriage Trade Realtors, Inc.
Joseph B. Flavin /The Singer Company
Peter H. Fuchs/Arthur Andersen & Co.
Betty R. Hollander /The Omega Group
Charles C. Judd /The Southern New England
Telephone Co.
Albert H. Leader I Anaconda-Ericsson, Inc.
David T. Kearns/Xerox Corp.
Charles A. McKee/Electrolux Corp.
John W. Melton/Clairol, Inc.
Robert N. Rich/F. D. Rich Co.
Thomas F. Richardson/Union Trust Co.
Harry Rosenbaum/Stamford Shopper, Inc.
Jay A. Shaw /Connecticut Newspapers, Inc.
Andrew C. Sigler/Champion International Corp.
S. Bruce Smart, Jr. /Continental Group, Inc.
John W. Stanger/General Electric Credit Corp.
David L. Stewart, Jr. /The Stamford Savings Bank
�Program
Master of Ceremonies .............. Thomas C. Mayers
In vocation . .................... Rabbi Alex J. Goldman
Welcome ........................... Joseph L. Gambino
Greetings .................... Mayor Louis A. Clapes
Presentation .....................• Lawrence Gochberg
Report ........................ Ernest A. DiMattia,, Jr.
Introduction of Speaker ............. John M. Henske
Keynote Address . ........ Secretary Malcolm Baldrige
Benediction ..... ,, ... ........ Reverend George Poulos
�''
Centennial Speakers
MALCOLM BALDRIGE/ United States Secretary
of Commerce
We will never know how many minds have been
fired, how many hearts have been touched, how
much hope and inspiration and love have been
generated, by The Ferguson Library over the
past 100 years. We do know Stamford could no
more have existed without th is institution than it
could have existed without air, water, streets and
houses. One nourishes the inner person; others
care for physical needs. Both are necessary and
must grow together if the quality of life here is to
keep pace in the future.
LOUIS A. CLAPES/Mayor, City of Stamford
The Ferguson Library is a unique symbol of the
Community of our hearts and minds. It brings
together and nourishes the many and diverse
elements of our Commun ity who understand
what having a great and growing Library means.
ERNEST A. DiMATTIA, JR./Director,
The Ferguson Library
As The Ferguson Library and the City of Stamford join in celebration, our thoughts range from
the foresight of John Day Ferguson 100 years
ago to the vital organization which today is
Stamford's public library Let us look with great
anticipation to the second century as a wonderful opportunity for Stamford and Ferguson to
flourish together in meeting the needs of the
community they serve.
�Focus on Ferguson
MRS. JOSEPH F. FAHEY JR./Past President,
Friends of The Ferguson Library
I have come to know the warm feelings generated by this institution which so ably provides
services for everyone, from the individual occasional reader to the large corporation. Traveling
throughout the State I have been proud and
pleased to find Ferguson held in high esteem.
We 've done well with the first hundred years. Let
us m ake the next century of service to our
community even better.
JOSEPH L. GAMBINO/President, Ferguson Library
Board of Trustees
Stamford's future will be as bright as the concern
o f its citizens and the competence of its leadership. The 100 years of commun ity support for
" The Ferguson " expresses the existence of these
attributes in Stamford's citizenry. The Ferguson
Library's bright future reflects the trust placed in
it by the community, the dedication of its staff
and the leadership of its trustees.
LAWRENCE GOCHBERG/Chairman,
Ferguson Library Building Committee and
Past President, Board of Trustees
The City of Stamford is 340 years old. Its public
library, Ferguson, is 100 years old. Both are thriving. They are thriving in large measure because
of the special synergism which exists in Stamford: a revitalization of the downtown of th e City
includes not only new office build ings, shopping
areas and commercia l centers but also a new
library which is among the largest in New
En gla nd. Th is mar riage of the book and commerce is the reason why Stamford has continued
to th rive for over three centuries and why it will
continue for centuries into the future.
�Centennial Speakers
JOHN M. HENSKE/Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Olin Corporation
The strength of Stamford does not rest on natural
resources, industrial operations, or shipping.
Stamford's strength is the knowledge and intellectual capabilities of its citizens. The Ferguson
Library is an essential part of the maintaining
and nurturing of that strength.
WALTER E. MATTSON/President and Chief Operating
Officer of The New York Times Company
A library is a center of information and learning
in a democratic society. Stamford can take pride
in the way The Ferguson Library meets this
important need.
THOMAS C. MAYERS/Vice-President, Ferguson
Library Board of Trustees
and Chairman, Centennial Committee
The first century of The Ferguson Library is now
history. As we enter its second century, a strong
and dynamic public library is well prepared to
serve a dynamic city in ever improving ways.
�Focus on Ferguson
JOHN J. McCLOY/Past Chairman, Chase
Manhattan Bank and Honorary
Chairman, Ferguson Committee of 100
For the past 100 years the tone, character and
spirit of Stamford have been evidenced by The
Ferguson Library. These elements will insure the
importance and vitality of the Community and its
Library for years to come.
STEWART B. McKINNEY/United States
Representative, Fourth District
Libraries are the source of knowledge. Ferguson
Library, expanding as it celebrates its centennial,
is a catalyst to an inquiring population.
Libraries, such as Stamford's, help to insure that
in a democracy, ideas will govern, not ignorance.
ERIC STOETZNERNice-Chairman, Centennial
Committee
What a privilege helping Ferguson to celebrate
its Centennial and by doing this to assist Stamford in making it a better pla<?e to enjoy life.
''
�The Ferguson Library
Committee of 100
J. Ralph Murray
Joel E. Freedman
Mayor Louis A. Clapes
Rev. William A. Nagle
Polly Frese
Honorary Chairperson
Ralph A. Nichols
Benjamin
D.
Gilbert
Joseph L. Gambino
Margaret Nolan
Kingsley Gillespie
Thomas C. Mayers
Mrs. Robert M. Pettit
Bruno Giordano
John J. McCloy
Sandra Goldstein
Samuel F. Pierson
Chairpersons
Ann Pinchot
Benny Goodman
Samuel S. Cross
Robert C. Pitney
Gerald Green
Mrs. Joseph F. Fahey Jr.
Thomas F. J. Quigley
Patrick F. Grosso
Lawrence Gochberg
Babette Ransohoff
William F. Hickey, Jr.
Marie V. Hurley
Norman H. Reader
Harold E. Hoffman
Paul D. Shapero
Dr. Thomas Reardon
Dr. Oscar A. Hoffman
Dr. Eric W. Stoetzner
Betty Hollander
Norton M. Rhoades
Wayne l. Tyson
Duncan Holthausen
John T. D. Rich
Vice-Chairpersons
Thomas Hume
Robert N. Rich
Ernest A. Di Mattia, Jr.
Loren H. Jaffe
Thomas F. Richardson
Secretary
Rev. Ronald S. James
James L. Rieder
Ernest N. Abate
Mrs. Paul C. Jamieson
Mrs. Jackie Robinson
Fred T. Allen
Dahlia Johnston
Harry L. Rosenbaum
Douglas H. Alexander
Charles C. Judd
Richard L. Rosenthal
*Frank Altschul
Mrs. J. Walter Kennedy
Gerald J. Rybnick
John A. Ball
Joseph W. Kinsella
Mrs. Howard J. Sachs
Carl Bennett
Carl W. Knobloch
Harold J. Sandak
Richard Blumenthal
Marilyn R. Laitman
Francis P. Schiaroli
John J. Boccuzzi
Albert H. Leader
Edith Sherman
Benjamin Bogin
Frederick P. Lenz, Jr.
Jay.A. Shaw
Rev. Roderick Brennan
Judge Robert L. Levister Jon A. Smith
John T. Brown, Jr.
Frederick M. Lione, Jr.
David L. Stewart, Jr.
William Buckley
Louis Lotstein
Ann Summerville
Dr. Joseph M. Cahalan
Gibbs Lyons
Anthony J. Tomanio
*Victor I. Cizanckas
Jeanne Majdalany
Anthony Truglia
*Edward A. Connell
Sister Daniel Marie
Daniel P. Tully
Oscar A. de Lima
Mrs. Walter N. Maguire
Joseph J. Vitti
Alphonsus J. Donahue, Jr.
Mrs. Dwight Marsha11
Richard Weber
Philip M. Drake .
Dr. Angelo Mastrangelo
Lawrence A. Weinbach
Walter E. Mattson
Warren B. Dubin
Arthur H. White
Robert J. McCullough
Malcolm J. Edgerton
Rev. Samuel L. White
Judge Warren W. Eginton
Stewa rt B. McKinney
Mrs. Carl Wiebe r
Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz Nicholas J. Mercede
Julius M. Wilensky
Dr. Wilbur H. Miller
Joseph F. Fahey Jr.
Dr. Joyce Yerwood
John Mitovich
Estelle F. Feinstein
*Deceased
* Lillian Moran
Dr. Yakira H. Frank
�The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees
President • . . . • •
Vice-President . . . •
Treasurer. .
Secretary. . • . • .
Joseph L. Gambino
Thomas C. Mayers
Harvey L. Ganis
Mort Shafter
J. Robert Bromley
Francis M. Deluca
Mrs. Malcolm J. Edgerton, Jr.
Marianne Pollak
Ruth Spelke
Robert B. Wise
Citizen Advisers
Doris Cassiday
Samuel S. Cross
Mrs. Joseph F. Fahey Jr.
·L awrence Gochberg
Douglas Heerdt
Dr. Thomas Reardon
Frank D. Rich, Jr.
Paul D. Shapero
Dr. Eric W. Stoetzner
Wayne L. Tyson
Centennial Committee
Thomas C. Mayers, Chairman
Dr. Eric w. Stoetzner, Vice-Chairman
Joseph L. Gambino
J. Robert Bromley
Mrs. Malcolm J. Edgerton, Jr.
Marianne Pollak
Dr. Joseph Cahalan
Mrs. Joseph F. Fahey Jr.
Helen Higgins
Marie Hurley
Carmella Piacentini
Paul D. Shapero
Building Committee
Lawrence Gochberg, Chairman
Francis M. Deluca
Mrs. Malcolm J. Edgerton, Jr.
Joseph L. Gambino
Harvey L. Ganis
��
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Ferguson Library 1981
Description
An account of the resource
The Fulfillment of a Community Dream Celebration of the Centennial and Dedication of The Ferguson Library
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1981-11-19
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.005
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/21263596056624623a5cf3d8b3ab1fcf.pdf
2c5c676f53e1e0a7edc671e4ac8b07f7
PDF Text
Text
r
YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
Broad and Bedford Streets
Stamford, Connecticut
�An Invitation To You
as a resident of Stamford - to take
advantage of your library's active
program and some of these many
services:
BOOKS Over 260,000 volumes on every subject,
for relaxation, information and inspiration. The
collection is particularly strong in reference and
other nonfiction materials including biography,
travel and "how-to-do-it" books of all kinds. Collections of books in foreign languages are useful
to nationality groups and to students.
INFORMATION Thousands of questions are answered annually by the reference staff of the
Information Services Department. Besides the
standard reference tools and pamphlets there
are special collections of materials in the fields
of genealogy, Stamford history, and businesslocal, national, and worldwide.
BUSINESS - INDUSTRY - SCIENCE In this division
of Information Services, sources of information
range from the important business and investment services, government publications and statistical yearbooks to the major technical handbooks. Over 2,000 cities and towns are covered
by 800 current telephone directories.
MAGAZINES The library receives over 1,000
magazines. Current issues of many popular magazines circulate. There are extensive files of back
issues for reference and complete runs of the
Stamford Advocate and the New York Times.
�PHONOGRAPH RECORDS The collection includes
instrumental and orchestra music, opera and
musical comedy, drama, poetry, foreign languages and documentary recordings. All may be
borrowed free-just as books. Scores and librettos
are also available.
FILMS Individuals and groups in Stamford may
obtain l 6mm sound films free. Some l ,000 films
are owned by the library, and in addition an
average of 80 different films are scheduled each
month. Audiences total over 700,000 annually.
1600 2x2 color slides are also available. The Film
Department is reached through the Bedford Street
entrance.
PICTURES A file of approximately 27,000 pictures is available to teachers, students, scout
leaders, artists and craftsmen.
PAMPHLETS Providing condensed, practical information on every subject from child care or
starting a new business, these timesavers may
be consulted or borrowed for home use.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT Children's reading
guidance, story hours, and advice to parents and
teachers are available at the main library,
branches and the Bookmobile. Full library service
is provided to 16 elementary public schools.
YOUNG ADULTS A special room on the main
floor provides recreational reading and comfortable browsing space for hig~ school students.
�INTERLIBRARY LOANS If the library cannot fall
your requests here, it will borrow books, if avail ..
able, elsewhere. Teletype links Ferguson Library
to 4 public and 5 university libraries in Connecticut.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS Film programs, lectures and
discussion groups offer entertainment and enlightenment.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE The Bookmobile takes
the resources of the library to outlying and inner
city neighborhoods, making some 25 scheduled
stops each week. The Weed Memorial Branch
serves the entire Springdale area from its building at 1143 Hope Street. The new Turn of River
Branch at 752 High Ridge Road serves north
Stamford.
footnotes •. •
For The Prospective Borrower
These services are free to every resident or taxpayer of Stamford, or to anyone attending school
or having a business address here. Non-resident
cards are issued upon payment of an annual fee.
A borrower's card may be obtained at the
registration desk in the Broad Street lobby.
�For The New Borrower
TO FIND THE BOOKS YOU WANT
(1) Look in the card catalog under the author,
the title, or the subject to find the classification
number of the book.
(2) Look on the shelves for the book with that
number. Fiction is arranged on the shelves alphabetically by the author's last name. A librarian is
always ready to. help.
(3) If you do not find the book you want you
may fill out a reserve post card. You will be notified when the book becomes available.
TO BORROW BOOKS
Present them with your borrower's card at the
Circulation Desk. You may keep books 2 or 4
weeks, depending on the book.
You are responsible for all books borrowed
on your card. For this reason cards should not be
lent to others. Change of address or loss of a
borrower's card should be reported promptly.
TO RETURN BOOKS
Books may be returned to any Ferguson Library
agency. If kept beyond the due date a fine of 5¢
a day is charged for each adult book, 2¢ for
each children's book.
�Library Hours
MAIN LIBRARY - 96 Broad Street
Adult Departments
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Film Department
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.
Children's Room
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
BRANCHES
Turn of River - 752 High Ridge Road
Monday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weed Memorial - 1143 Hope Street
Monday and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:30 p.m. to
6 p.m.
•
• •
Consult Library for Summer Hours
TRAVELING BRANCH
The Bookmobile makes stops throughout the
city. Consult the main library for specific time
and place.
Stamford's Public Library
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
BROAD AND BEDFORD STREETS
Telephone 325-4354
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Ferguson Library Welcomes You 2
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
The Ferguson Library
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.006
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/939752b7dbc258a44ce2b41b2cd5bd51.pdf
91a81aa72a9f92c1a53f7857fde7a57c
PDF Text
Text
ANNUAL STATEMENT
AND
STATISTICAL REPORT
OF
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
STAMFORD, CONN.
1933
�TO THE CITIZENS OF STAMFORD:
As The Ferguson Library is supported by
appropriations from the City of Stamford, the
trustees think that it is not only proper but
that it will be interesting to the citizens to
know how extensively the library is used and
what a tremendou s force it is for the general
good of the community. 'l'his is particularly
true in times of depression when so many people
are out of work or in distress, and who can
find in the library books which will not only
interest them and distract their minds, but will
be of service for their future work and welfare.
The Library is just as important, and in some
respects m ore important than any single school,
because it reaches all classes and all ages and
benefits all alik e. It is the purpose of the
trustees, with the willing cooperation of the
active· staff, to make the Library a source of
pleasure and profit to the people of the town
and city of Stamford.
FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
SCHUYLER MERRITT, Presiden t.
�To the Board of Trustees of The Ferguson
L i brary:
I h a ve th e honor and the pleas ure of reporting to you the activiti e s of the library for the
fiscal year ending December 31st, 1983.
The year 1933 was the 24th year that the
library has been a free public library supported
by appropriations from the City. It is the 52nd
year of library service under the present name,
and the 68th year since the establishment of its
percurs or of which Mr. John Day Ferguson was
the las t Se cre tary. During these 6 8 years the
library idea has grown with increasing vigor
in the community. This growth has taken place
in the face of very meagre financial support:
for many years its very existence was due to
the d e voted efforts of a few ; for the past
twenty-four y ears with City fund s the library
has made progress and has constantl y widened
its infl.uen ce in the live s of individuals, in the
homes of Stamford, and in cooperation with the
schools and other local institutions.
When the City assumed the financi a l support
of the library subscription libraries were obsolete and rare except in a few small towns.
Now th.e growth of the City and the growth of
the library have been such that it is rare to
fl.nd a city the size of Stamford with a library
giving service comparable to that of The Ferguson Library without the effective aid of
branches. This condition is both fortunate and
unfortunate. While it is a pity that more people
ca n not have more frequently the advanta ges
of contact with books of various topics and of
various treatments of the same topic, it is fortunate when the chairs are occupied; the stacks
well filled; the children waiting their turn at
certain books; and the library staff very busy
looking up references, answering questions,
taking in and sending out books, that the one
library is too far from some of the homes for
all to get to it as often as they would like. It
is to be hoped that the day is not far distant
when branch libraries may help give equal
service to all parts of the City.
�At the time the library was made free,
(twenty-four years ago) ridicule would have
been the fate meted out to any optimist who
would have been so daring as to prophesy that
in 1933 the home use of books would have exceeded 400,000. The fact is, however, that the
highest year's circulation, 28,000, attained by
The Ferguson Library as a subscription library
is not as large as the average Jnonthly circulation, 33,670, of 1933.
The library closed the year 1933 with a book
supply ' of 75 ,082 volumes. During the year 7,002
books were added and 4,145 withdrawn. The
turnover of the collection was 5; and the number of books per capita 1.3. The figures, without any words of comment, bear their own
message of the strain placed on the book stock
and answer eloquently the question so often
asked as to why the borrower must wait so
long a time before he obtains a much desired
book. In the case of such a popular b'ook as
"100,000,000 Guinea Pigs" the wait was three
to four months.
In some places with larger book stocks and
with funds for maintaining branches, the circulation per capita may reach 10 and 11, but with
the sole possibility of serving the people
through one main library and deposit stations
for children in five schools, our record of 7
books per capita is distinctly creditable.
There are some to whom the figures 12.253
reference questions answered will be . nothing
but mere figures. To others the vivid picture
will come of the searching of many books and
the utilizing of much ingenuity in thinking out
other possibilities before the final answer is
obtained. In addition to the more than 12.000
reference questions there were over 7,000 questions calling for information on the location of
books, the finding of certain poems or plays as
well as the selection of books for invalids and
others not able to come to the library.
Whatever department, or whatever phase of
library work one considers, those in touch with
the work feel that figures, no matter how Im-
�posing, convey but little idea of the remarkable
stabilizing and insp1rmg influence, perhaps
especially during a depression period, that books
play in the lives of many of the library patrons.
The library and the Garden Clubs of Stamford,
under the very able l eadership of Mrs. MalColm
Edgerton, have cooperated in diffusing information about flower and vegetable gardens. The
books and magazines of the library and of the
Garden Clubs have been placed in cases in th e
exhibition room where the Garden Center has
maintained an information desk and given much
valuable assistance especially to beginners.
The Woman's Club has again this year had a
very delightful exhibition of paintings by local
artists. The collection received much praise and
was greatly appreciated by a large number of
visitors.
Another exhibit of paintings that aroused
much interest was that of Miss Polly Thorpe.
Miss Thorpe is just starting out on a career that
critics call full of promise.
Other successful exhibits were those of colored
photographs of Stamford by Mr. F. Hayden
T 'u cker, and an exhibit of oil and watercolor
paintings by Mr. Walker, Mr. Nelson and Mr.
Cappabianca. An out-of-town firm , Procter and
Gamble, loaned an unique exhibit of sculpture
made from soap and consisting largely of prize
pieces done by high school children, by amateurs
and professionals from all over the United
States.
Respectfully submitted,
ALICE M. COLT.
�'
I
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Ferguson Library Annual Statement 1933
Description
An account of the resource
Annual Statement and Statistical Report
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1934
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.007
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/57d8fdbf0791c60125cb72ab0444038b.pdf
e086be11132d2275b43276c09373571c
PDF Text
Text
YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
Broad and Bedford Streets
Stamford, Connecticut
�An Invitation To Youas a resident of Stamford - to take
advantage of your library's active
program. Here is a list of some of its
services. Double-check those which may
be useful to you:
--Y BOOKS-on every subject, for relaxation, informa-
tion, and inspiration-circulating nearly 600,000
times annually. The collection is particularly strong
in biography, fine arts, and "how-to-do-it" books
of all kinds. A selection of foreign-language books
is useful to various nationality groups and to
students.
-Y INFORMATION.
Thousands of questions are
answered annually by the reference department.
Besides the standard reference tools and pamphlets
on the main floor, a special collection of books in
the fields of art, genealogy, and Stamford and
New England history is available for consultation
on the second floor.
v MAGAZINES.
The library receives over 300
magazines, most of which are available in the
second floor reading room. Current issues of many
popular magazines circulate. The library has unusually rich flies of back issues, which are available
for reference.
v PHONOGRAPH RECORDS.
Nearly 1,500 records
-classical and popular music, drama, and documentary-are loaned by the library. Scores and
librettos are available for many of these.
�v FILMS.
Individuals and groups in Stamford may
obtain 16mm. sound films free. Three-hundred films
are owned by the library, and an average of 75
more come and go monthly. Total audience at
shows of library-owned films reaches nearly
500,000 annually. The film department is reached
through the Bedford St. basement entrance.
V PICTURES. Approximately 20,000 mounted pictures are available to teachers, students, artists,
and art lovers.
Y PAMPHLETS. Providing condensed, practical information on every subject from child care or
starting a new business to the United Nations,
these time-savers may be consulted or borrowed
from several files.
Y BUSINESS-TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT. Facthunters and readers in these fields are welcomed.
Sources of information range from the important
business and investment services to government
publications.
Y CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT. In addition to children's reading guidance, story hours, and advice
to parents and teachers at the main library,
libraries _are maintained and fully serviced in 12
elem_entary schools.
Y YOUNG PEOPLE'S COLLECTION. A special
room on the second floor provides books and comfortable browsing space. Reading guidance and
book lists are available. .
Y INTERLIBRARY LOANS. If the library cannot fill
your requests here, it will borrow elsewhere.
�V PUBLIC PROGRAMS. Film forum discussions,
summer "pops" concerts, lectures, and discussion
groups offer entertainment and enlightenment.
Rooms for public meetings are used frequently by
various community groups.
V EXHIBITS. A variety of art, photography, historical, and miscellaneous displays attracts many
patrons tq the exhibit room on the second floor.
v EXTENSION SERVICE.
The Springdale Branch
and the Traveling Branch spread the resources of
the library to outlying districts.
footnotes • . ••
For The Prospective Borrower
These services are free to every resident or taxpayer of Stamford, or to anyone attending school
or having a business address here. Non-resident
cards are. issued upon payment of an cinnual fee.
A card wilt be issued immediately upon presentation of your identification at the registration desk.
�For The New Borrower
TO FIND THE BOOKS YOU WANT:
( 1) Look in the card catalog under the author, the
title, or the subject to find the classification number
of the book.
(2) Look on the shelves for the book with that
number. Fiction is arranged on the shelves alphabetically by the author's last name. The librarian at
the Information Desk is always ready to help. If you ,
do not find the book you want(3) Fill out a reserve post card at the main desk.
You will be notified when the book becomes available.
TO BORROW BOOKS:
Present them with your card at the desk. You may
keep them two weeks and renew them by telephone.
If you keep. them overtime, a fine of two cents a day
is charged for each book.
You are responsible for all books borrowed on
your card. For this reason cards should not be lent
to others. Change of address or loss of a borrower's
card should be reported pro"'!ptly.
�Library Hours
MAIN LIBRARY
Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Saturday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
CHILDREN'S ROOM
Week days, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
5PRIMQD4Lli llROICN-
~~tmela),
Sa101day, 10
.M.
TRAVELING BRANCH
The book trailer makes stops at Shippan, the Cove
area, Fairlawn,
~lenbrook,
Belltown, High Ridge,
Long Ridge, South End, Waterside, West Main, and
Ridgeway. ·Telephone the library for specific time
and plate.
The Ferguson Library
Broad & Bedford Sts.
Tel. 4-7391
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Ferguson Library 1950
Description
An account of the resource
Welcomes You
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.008
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/49065936bdcbf1e2e71f65f4024430aa.pdf
94de0d70d764bc0cbd1159a48cacccfe
PDF Text
Text
YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
Broad and Bedford Streets
Stamford, Connecticut
�An Invitation To You as a resident of Stamford - to take
advantage of your library's active
program. Here is a list of some of its
services. Double-check those which may
be useful to you:
v BOOKS-on
every subiect, for relaxation, information, and inspiration-circulating nearly 600,000
times annually. The collection is particularly strong
in biography, fine arts, and "how-to-do-it" books
of all kinds. A selection of foreign-language books
is useful to various nationality groups and to
students.
v INFORMATION. Thousands of questions are
answered annually by the reference department.
Besides the standard reference tools and pamphlets
on the main floor, a special collection of books in
the fields of art, genealogy, and Stamford and
New England history is available for consultation
on the second floor.
v MAGAZINES.
The library receives over 300
magazines, most of which are available in the
second floor reading room. Current issues of many
popular magazines circulate. The library has unusually rich files of back issues, which are available
for reference.
v PHONOGRAPH
RECORDS. Nearly 1,500 records
-classical and popular music, drama, and documentary-are loaned by the library. Scores and
librettos are available for many of these.
�V FILMS. Individuals and groups in Stamford may
obtain 16mm. sound films free. Three-hundred films
are owned by the library, and an average of 75
more come and go monthly. Total audience at
shows of library-owned films reaches nearly
500,000 annually. The film department is reached
through the Bedford St. basement entrance.
Approximately 20,000 mounted pictures are' available to teachers, students, artists,
and art lovers.
V PICTURES.
V PAMPHLETS. Providing condensed, practical information on every subject from child care or
starting a new business to the United Nations,
these time-savers may be consulted or borrowed
from several files.
V BUSINESS-TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT. Facthunters and readers in these fields are welcomed.
Sources of information range from the important
business and investment services to government
publications.
V CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT. In addition to children's reading guidance, story hours, and advice
to parents and teachers at the main library,
libraries are maintained and fully serviced in 12
elementary schools.
V YOUNG PEOPLE'S COLLECTION. A special
room on the second floor provides books and comfortable browsing space. Reading guidance and
book lists are available.
V INTERLIBRARY LOANS. If the library cannot fill
your requests here, it will borrow elsewhere,
�V PUBLIC PROGRAMS. Film forum discussions,
summer "pops" concerts, lectures, and discussion
groups offer entertainment and enlightenment.
Rooms for public meetings are used frequently by
various community groups.
V EXHIBITS. A variety of art, photography, historical, and miscellaneous displays attracts many
patrons to , the exhibit room on the second floor.
V EXTENSION SERVICE. The Traveling Branch
spread the resources of the library to outlying
districts.
footnotes .•.•
For The Prospective Borrower
These services are free to every resident or taxpayer of Stamford, or to anyone attending school
:>r having a business address here. Non-resident
:ards are. issued upon payment of an annual fee.
A card will be issued immediately upon presentalion of your identification at the registration desk.
�For The New Borrower
TO FIND THE BOOKS YOU WANT:
(1) Look in the card catalog under the author, the
title, or the subject to find the classification number
of the bo<?k.
(2) Look on the shelves for the book with that
number. Fiction is arranged on the shelves alphabetically by the author's last name. The librarian at
the Information Desk is always ready to help. If you
do not find the book you want(3) Fill out a reserve post card at the main desk.
You will be notified when the book becomes available.
TO BORROW BOOKS:
Present them with your card at the desk. You may
keep them two weeks and renew them by telephone.
If you keep them overtime, a fine of two cents a day
is charged for each book.
You are responsible for all books borrowed on
your card. For this reason cards should not be lent
to others. Change of address or loss of a borrower's
card should be reported promptly.
�Library Hours
MAIN LIBRARY
Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Saturday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
CHILDREN'S ROOM
Week days, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
TRAVELING BRANCH
The book trailer makes stops at Shippan, the Cove
area, Fairlawn, Glenbrook, Belltown, High Ridge,
long Ridge, South End, Waterside, West Main, and
Ridgeway. Telephone the library for specific time
and place.
The Ferguson Library
Broad & Bedford Sts.
Tel. 4-7391
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Ferguson Library 1952
Description
An account of the resource
Welcomes You
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1952
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.009
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/0dd744752f3f14906c21fbc830274e1c.pdf
cbf7af595f49863d0c06bd40672420e8
PDF Text
Text
YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY-
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
Broad and Bedford Streets
Stamford, Connecticut
�An Invitation To You as a resident of Stamford-to take
advantage of your library's active
program. Here is a list of some of its
services. Double check those which may
be useful to you:
y
BOOKS-on every subiect, for relaxation, information, and inspiration-circulating nearly 700,000
times annually. The collection is particularly strong
in biography, travel, fine arts, and "how-to-do-it''
books of all kinds. A selection of foreign-language
books is useful to various nationality groups and to
students.
y INFORMATION.
Thousands of questions are
answered annually by the Reference Department.
Besides the standard reference tools and pamphlets
on the main floor, a special collection of books in
the fields of art, genealogy, and Stamford and
New England history is available for consultation
on the second floor.
y MAGAZINES.
The library receives nearly 500
magazines, most of which are available in the
second floor reading room. Current issues of many
popular magazines circulate. The library has unusually rich files of back issues which are available
for reference. It also has early copies of the Stamford Advocate and The New York Times.
y
PHONOGRAPH RECORDS. Nearly 1000 records-classical music, drama, and documentaryare owned by the library. Scores and librettos are
also available.
�y FILMS.
Individuals and groups in Stamford may
obtain 16mm. sound films free. Over 500 films are
owned by the library, and in addition 75 different
films are placed here on shorMerm deposit each
month. Total audience at shows of library-owned
films reaches over 500,000 annually. The Film Department is reached through the Bedford Street
basement entrance.
v' PICTURES.
Approximately 20,000 pictures are
available. to teachers, students, artists, and craftsmen.
y PAMPHLETS.
Providing condensed, practical information on every subject from child care or starting a new business to the United Nations, these
time-savers may be consulted or borrowed from
several files.
y BUSINESS-TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
Facthunters and readers in these fields are served in a
special room on the main floor. Sources of information range from the important business and investment services, government publications and statistical yearbooks to the major technical handbooks.
y
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT. In addition to children's reading guidance, story hours, and advice
to parents and teachers at the main library, libraries are maintained and fully serviced in 15
eleme.ntary schools.
y
YOUNG PEOPLE'S COLLECTION.
A special
room on the second floor provides books and comfortable browsing space for high school students.
y' INTERLIBRARY LOANS. If the library cannot
fill your requests here, it will borrow elsewhere.
�V PUBUC PROGRAMS.
Film programs, lectures,
and discussion groups offer entertainment and enlightenment. Rooms for public meetings are frequently used by various community groups.
V EXTENSION SERVICE.
The Traveling Branch
spreads the resources of the library to outlying
districts. Some 35 scheduled stops are made by the
Bookmobile each week. The Weed Memorial Branch
serves the 'entire Springdale area from its building
at 1143 Hope Street.
footnotes • . .
For The Prospective Borrower
These services are free to every resident or taxpayer
1f Stamford, or to anyone attending school or having a
1usiness address here. Non-resident cards are issued
pon payment of an annual fee.
A card will be issued immediately upon presentation
f your identification at the registration desk.
�F01~
The New Borrower
TO FIND THE BOOKS YOU WANT:
(1) look in the c.a rd catalog under the ~uthor, the
title, or the subiect to find the classification number of
the book.
(2) Look on the shelves for the book with that number. Fiction is arranged on the shelves alphabetically
by the author's last name. The librarian at the Information Desk is always ready to help. If you do not find the
book you want(3) Fill out a reserve post card at the main desk. You
will be notified when the book becomes available.
TO BORROW BOOKS:
Present them with your card at the desk. You may
keep them two weeks and renew them by telephone.
If you keep them overtime, a fine of two cents a day
is charged for each book.
You are responsible for all books borrowed on your
card. For this reason cards should not be lent to others.
Change of address or loss of a borrower's card should
be reported promptly.
�Library Hours
MAIN LIBRARY
Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Saturday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
FILM DEPARTMENT
Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
CHILDREN'S ROOM
Monday through Saturday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
WEED MEMORIAL BRANCH
Monday, Thursday, 12:30 P.M. to 6 P.M. and
7 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:30 P.M. to 6 P.M.
There is a slight variation in these hours during July
and August.
TRAVELING BRANCH
The book trailer makes stops at Shippan, the Cove
area, Fairlawn, Glenbrook, Balltown, High Ridge,
long Ridge, and Ridgeway. Telephone the library for
specific-time and place.
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
BROAD AND BEDFORD STREETS
Telephone DAvis 4-7391
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Ferguson Library 1955
Description
An account of the resource
Welcomes You
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1955
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.010
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/f95139143fbb3b585549aa8f7cbe3bb1.pdf
13a785a06606fc0f0b340a24afc2f710
PDF Text
Text
trAMmiit
CDLLEGTlOfl
The .Ferguson Library
Incorporated 1880
__..,, .
.·,
Stamford,
Connecticut
��Officers
President
SCHUYLER MERRITT,
FREDERICK
H.
Vice President
GETMAN,
C ARL W . KNOBLOCH,
Treasurer
RAYMOND E. HACKETT,
Secretary
Trustees
W.
WALTER C. ALLEN
CARL
H ELEN G. FERGUSON
CHARLES
FREDERICK
RAYMOND
H . GETMAN
E. HACKETT
KNOBLOCH
D.
LOCKWOOD
SCHUYLER MERRITT
NORRIS
E.
PIERSON
G EORGE STEWART
Book Committee
HELEN G. FERGUSON
SCHUYLER MERRITT
FREDERICK
H.
GETMAN
Personnel Committee
NORRIS
E.
PIERSON
FREDERICK
SCH U YLER MERRITT
H.
GETMAN
�BLACHLEY ROAD
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
The story of The Ferguson Library is interesting not alone because it traces the growth
in size and influence of the institution itself,
but also because it shows that a useful idea
fostered by able and public spirited men, may
' start in an apparently small way, but will contain the seeds of growth and usefulness which
expand until the community is blessed with a
beneficient institution.
Incidentally, it is interesting that the architect of the present building was a man, born
in Stamford, and selected,' not because of that
fact, but because he had already designed and
built a number of buildings which combined
beauty with utility.
It is only fair to say that any institution
for the public good, however well housed, and
equipped materially, must depend largely on
good management, for the diffusion of its benefits. The Ferguson Library has from the beginning been fortunate in having capable and
enthusiastic librarians.
No one now thinks of the Library without
its librarians, because they have given life and
direction to the Library's work, which is dissemination, through its books, of light and
learning.
~
J;,,/
//
CAA'-r~~
.
�The Ferguson Library
w
-r:JrHE FERGUSON LIBRARY, at the first meet,.1. ing of the Incorporators, January 29, 1880,
Walton Ferguson not being present, by unanimous vote, received its name in honor of John
Day Ferguson, who, for many years was not
only the leading member of the Board of School
Visitors but also was widely known and highly
honored for his devotion to the cause of education.
Previous to the establishment of the present institution, however, various unsuccessful
attempts had been made to establish a public
library. In the "Democratic Sentinel" for
September 4, 1838 a reference is made to an
address by William H. Holly "delivered at the
North Baptist Meeting House in Stamford,
October 183 7, at the organization of the Mechanics and Farmers' Library Association of
Smith's School District."
The Stamford Advocate of December 21,
1860, calls attention to the fact that the Y. M.
C. A. "contains a small library of books of a
religious and moral character and a good selec-
�The Ferguson Library
tion of periodicals and newspapers. It is free
to all and the attendance, bearing in mind the
excitement of the times and the existence of
political reading rooms, has been good and is
' increasing, and is largely from the class for
whom it is designed."
From the January 24, 1868 issue of the
Advocate we learn that the Stamford Lyceum
had a debate on the subject: "Should fictitious
literature be admitted to the proposed Stamford
library?" Affirmative John Day Ferguson;
negative H. G. Buckingham. "After an able
discussion participated in by several gentlemen
besides the regular disputants, the question was
decided by the chair in the affirmative."
In May of the same year ( 1868) a constitution and a formal organization of a Y. M.
C. A. was adopted and the committee recommended the establishment of a library under
the joint ownership of the Stamford Lyceum
and the Y. M. C.A. Also in 1868 the "churches
of St. John and St. Andrews have formed a
reading room and lending library by the union
of the parish libraries."
Neither the "Y. M. C. A. and Lyceum
Library" nor the "Church Reading Room" was
[ 4]
�Th e Ferguson Library
markedly successful but each made heroic efforts to obtain funds. In 1875 the "Church
Reading Room" changed its name to "Social
Reading Room" and moved from the Hoyt
b~ilding to the Seely block on Main Street.
As the expectation that the library would be
self sustaining from membership receipts was
not realized, private contributions were necessary. In the hope that in a more favorable
location the library would prosper the rooms of
the Union Club on the corner of Atlantic and
Main Streets were rented and handsomely furnished. But neither the new home nor the
moderate membership fee of $4.2 S a year attracted a sufficient number to place the library
on a self-supporting basis, and in March 1879
Mr. H. R. Towne, who had been the chief contributor and had borne the heaviest responsibility of the enterprise, withdrew his support
and the rooms were closed.
That many were interested in a library for
_Stamford, in spite of the failure of these earlier
attempts, became apparent when it was learned
that John Day Ferguson had left a bequest of
$10,000.00 toward the establishment of a public
library on the condition that his fellow towns-
[ s],
�The Ferguson Library
men should contribute $2 5,000.00 toward the
project prior to February 15, 1880. At the
request of the executors under the will a meeting of organization was held, a committee was
named and an active campaign for money was
started. The $2 5,000.00 having been raised
within the limit of time specified by the terms
of the will, the incorporation of the library was
approved March 12 , 1880 and a charter was
thereupon granted by the legislature. The
Trustees rented the lower floor of Dr. Payne's
building on Atlantic Street, now occupied by
the Stamford Federal Savings and Loan Association, and after fitting the rooms to meet the
needs .of the library proceeded with the task of
selecting the initial stock of books. With so
much intelligence and care were these b()oks,
as well as subsequent purchases, selected that
the library has had a solid foundation upon
which to build its book collection.
Mr. Andrew W. Paradise was appointed
librarian and on /J anuary 5, 1882 the library
opened its doors. During the fourteen years
of Mr. Paradise's tenure the library became a
firmly established institution in the life of StamfoFd. Reading matter consisting of both books
[6]
�The Ferguson Library
and periodicals was free for all to read in the
library, while an annual subscription of two
dollars secured the privilege of taking books
from the library. The library continued to
n1~eive many valuable gifts: Mrs. Campbell,
the widow of Mr. William S. Campbell, at one
time editor of the Advocate, gave bound volumes of the Advocate for the years 1861-1867,
thus insuring the library a complete history of
Stamford during war. Mrs. Richardson left a
bequest of about $2 2,000.00 to the library with
an added clause that when all the bequests in the
will had been carried out, or lapsed, the residue
was to go to The Ferguson Library to establish
an alcove to be called "The Richardson Alcove." On the death of Mrs. Gage the Gage
property on Main Street came to the library.
This was sold for $7 ,000.00. The library received also a gift of $10,000.00 that was later
known to have been given by Mr. John Clason.
In .1889 the library removed to the Geib
. property south of the Advocate building on
Atlantic Street which had been purchased by
the Trustees for $18,500. Additions and repairs were necessary but when the library was
opened in its new quarters the Advocate had
[ 7]
�The Ferguson Library
this to say: "The fact that The Ferguson
Library is getting to be quite an institution ?as
been greatly emphasized in the public view by
the removal of the library to its new quarters
, on Atlantic Street where it is housed as conveniently and luxuriously as any similar institution in the state." At this time the library
consisted of about 6,000 volumes and circulated
between 13,000 and 14,000 volumes a year.
A new feature of the library was the issuing of
free cards to the clergy and to the teachers who
were allowed two or three books on a card,
while paid subscribers were allowed but one
book at a time. The average number of subscribers during the first ten years was three
hundred.
In 1895 Mr. Paradise resigned and early
in 1896 Miss Elizabeth Van Hoevenberg was
appointed librarian, a position which she held
until the fall of 1907 when, on account of ill
health, she felt it necessary to seek less exacting
work. During the eleven years of her librarianship the activities of the library grew constantly: each year the circulation was larger by
several thousand and the reference questions
increased in number and importance. The
[8]
�The Ferguson Library
Trustees appointed Miss Alice M. Colt as successor to Miss Van Hoevenberg.
For some time the demand by the reading
public of Stamford for free circulation of books
had been growing. When in 1899 Mr. John W.
Hendrie had made a gift of a thousand dollars
the Trustees had reduced the annual fee for
membership to a dollar a year. Whereupon
Mr. Hendrie offered another thousand on condition that $8 ,000.00 more be raised and the
library be made free. The Trustees gave the
subject careful consideration but decided it
was impossible to make the library free on so
small an additional endowment. Finally, in
February 1909 due to the efforts of the Treasurer, Schuyler Merritt, and other members of
the Board of Trustees, a practical scheme for
the free circulation of books was accepted by
the City whereby it assumed financial responsibility for library expenditures through an
annual appropriation.
This forward step proved so popular that
the Trustees of the library felt justified in proposing to the Mayor and Common Council that
the City should buy a suitable site for a building and assume, thereafter, the entire upkeep
[9]
�The Ferguson Library
of the library, while the Trustees engaged to
use their endowment funds for the construction
of a modern and suitable building. A bill was
subsequently passed by the legislature authorizing such action on the part of the City with
the proviso that the City should share in the
management of the library by the appointment
of five Trustees to form with the existing Board
a single administrative body.
A building committee to select plans and
to supervise the construction of the contemplated building was appointed by the President
of the library. A New York architect, Edgerton
Swartwout, a man reared in Stamford, was selected to draw designs for a Colonial type of
library building. The cornerstone of the present building was laid October 27, 1910. The
principal address on the part of the Trustees
was made by Dr. J. Smith Dodge, and on behalf
of the city by Mayor Edward Tupper. The
articles placed in the cornerstone included postcard views of Stamford, copies of the charter
of the city and of the charter of The Ferguson
Library, copies of the Daily Advocate, and of
the New York papers, a list of the Trustees
and staff of The Ferguson Library, and of the
[ 10]
�The Ferguson Library
architect and contractors of the new building
and names of the city and town officials.
As was anticipated the activities of the
library developed rapidly under these auspicious conditions: for the first time there was a
special room for the children, a privilege of
which they promptly availed themselves. A
"story hour" was instituted and has been the
means of introducing each generation of Stamford youth to children's "classics" and to the best
current juvenile literature. So far beyond all
expectation has the work with children grown
that deposit stations have been established in
the schools, thus providing professional help
one day each week to both teachers and pupils
about books, maps, illustrators and for the
searching of reference questions.
The library cooperated with Yale and
Towne in placing a trained librarian in · the
factory library. After the World war the
question of the value of the work had been so
emphatically answered in the affirmative that
the factory assumed the entire charge of the
work. A like result obtained when the library
cooperated with the Superintendent of Schools
[ 11 ]
�The Ferguson L ibrary
and placed a trained librarian in the High
School library.
During the World war the library solicited
and sent to the receiving stations for the War
' and Navy Departments several thousand books
and magazines for the men overseas, on the
seas and in camp. In response to requests from
the Food Administration, pamphlets and leaflets on food conservation, home gardens, canning and drying of fruits and vegetables were
widely distributed.
The Ferguson Library has small collections of books in various foreign languages and
has all the best books published to help foreigners learn the language, the history and laws of
the country. The list of periodicals in the
·Reading Room and in the Technical Room is
frequently revised to keep in touch with the
best of the new publications. The library allows these magazines with certain necessary
restrictions to be circulated.
The reference collection ranks high among
institutions comparable to the Stamford library.
The genealogical material is yearly supplemented with books which are of value not only
[ 12
J
�'I' he Ferguson Library
to the local populace but of ten to residents of
other cities.
Nearly forty years after the original bequest of $10,000. by John Day Ferguson, the
library received a like sum in the legacy of his
sister, Sarah M. Ferguson, while the library
received $5,000. from the will of another sister,
Elizabeth Ferguson. The will of Albert Crane
in 1918 contained a bequest of $20,000. to The
Ferguson. Library upon the death of his wife.
In 1930 the Honorable Schuyler Merritt,
President of the library Board, having headed
a list with a most generous contribution, solicited funds for an addition to the library building.
Interested citizens responded so well that the
much needed enlargement was made possible.
One of the contributors, Mr. Solon Kelly, furnished a room as a memorial to his wife, which
affords the Children's Department a secluded
section for the "Story Hour" and also provides
space for specially bound and illustrated children's books frequently consulted by parents
and teachers. Both the reference room and the
book stacking space were doubled. A further
innovation is the room devoted exclusively to
business and technical books and magazines.
[ 13
J
�The Ferguson Library
This room, with its shelves already overcrowded, is the mecca of Stamford technicians
and has both surprised and delighted many of
the new residents of Stamford.
The Exhibition Room of the library is
admirably adapted for both loan exhibits and
also for the display of local artists and craftsmen whose accomplishments are of interest to
their fellow townsmen. The library's collection
of art books is good, while the collection of
musical classics is steadily growing.
Since the formal opening of the library
building in 1911 periodic rendering of worth
while musical programs has been recognized as
constituting an integral part of education. Not
until 1935, however, did the library actually
attempt musical programs. In that year several of the public minded musicians of Stamford
generously gave their services to make successful the Sunday afternoon music hours. The
following year the music programs were taken
over by Mr. David Rabinowitz who has each
year since provided programs for ten Sunday
afternoons in winter.
In 1939 the town of Stamford accepted
the responsibility of providing 10% of the
[ 14]
�The Ferguson Library
amount yearly appropriated for maintaining service to the residents of the town. The following
year the town agreed to a further appropriation
for the expense of operating a bookmobile in
order that residents in the outlying districts
might also profit from the library's excellent
collection of books. Accordingly the Library
through its Treasurer, Mr. Carl Knobloch,
purchased the Bookmobile which now serves as
Stamford's Traveling Branch Library.
In 1940 the Trustees of the Library obtained the lot north of the library-now used
as a public park-to provide for future growth.
Thus it is apparent that the seed of library
service sown in the early days when Stamford
was a mere village grew at first slowly, until
through the bequests and gifts of public spirited
citizens it gained sufficient strength to become
partly free and partly subscription; and finally
having been made fully and entirely free and
· -the full responsibility of its support having been
accepted by the city, with, in recent years, aid
from the town, it has steadily grown to its
present position of importance in the intellectual life of our ever developing busy city.
[ 15
J
�'I' he Ferguson Library
The usefulness of any library is restricted
by the funds at its disposal so that although,
and also because, Stamford has accepted the
responsibility of meeting the intellectual needs
, 0f its citizens, it is most sincerely the hope of
all interested in the logkal development of the
library that its friends will continue to remember it with gifts and bequests even more generously in the future than in the past.
[ 16 ]
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Ferguson Library 1940
Description
An account of the resource
History Report
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.011
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/24436d0cbd97182a558f14ecc6b4e2c2.pdf
19c88c7a1abb4962502bf5eaa61d8126
PDF Text
Text
~4e
Jffer,guzon
1fiihrnr~
• - <Tl
I ,
l-
j&btmfodt,
O!nnnedituf
��OFFICERS
President
Treasurer
HACKETT, Secretary
SCHUYLE R MERRITT,
. WALTER D. DASKAM,
RAYMOND E.
TRUSTEES
WALTER C. ALLEN
FREDERICK C. GETMAN
HOMER S. CUMMINGS
RICHARD H. GILLESPIE
WALTER D. DASKAM
RAYMONDE. HACKETT
HELEN G. FERGUSON
SCHUYLER MERRITT
C. MILTON FESSENDEN
ROBERT STRUTHERS
BOOK COMMITTEE
SCHUYLER MERRITT
FREDERICK C. GETMAN
HELEN G. FERGUSON
ROBERT STRUTHERS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
WALTER D. DASKAM
RAYMOND E. HACKETT
~!CHARD H. GILLESPIE
SCHUYLER MERRITT
BUILDI NG AND GROUNDS
WALTER C. ALLEN
HOMER S. CUMMINGS
C. MILTON FESSENDEN
�THE
NU MBER
FERGUSON
AND
Or
LIBRARY
LIBRAR Y
CIRCULATION
BOOKS
V1
~3o or-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--1
300 0
;;;
~
0
:)
~25o r-~~~~~~~~-=...::.~=--~~~~,<--~~~~
c
250 r
~
0
';""
V1
52oor-~~~~~~~~~~-\---~~---.(.___~~~~~~
g
0"-
200
-i
:r
150t--~~~~~~~~~~-\-~~-+-
150
10011--~~~~~~~~~~~'--~~
100
~
:)
fi
)>
a:
w
ID
~
0
z
0
(Jl
z
190 0
1
I·
Number of books
Circulation
-'.\".?)
Ill o
/J ,
(Cf..
fli!
1920
1910
i 930
1900
1910
19 0
1930
\. ii,2531
19,190
81,156
39, 784
188,020
64,888
363,788
2-0:768
�To the Honorable
T~e Mayor and Common Council of the City of
Stamford.
The Trustees of The Ferguson Library respectfully report :
The record of The Ferguson Library for the
year 1931 has been both fortunate and satisfactory. It is fortunate because the recent addition
to the library, which has approximately doubled
its capacity, both in stack room and for books,
and in reading rooms and rooms for special purposes, was completed .just at the time when they
were most needed. It is satisfactory also to note
that the addition which cost nearly one hundred
thousand dollars was paid for by contributions
from the trustees and other friends of the library
with the addition of some bequests previously
made. No public funds were asked for or used.
Before this addition was decided upon, the resources of the library were taxed almost to capacity. The library had more books than it could take
care of properly on the shelves, and the reading
room and other rooms were often unduly crowded.
A few figures may be cited to show the necessity for the addition. During the year 1931 over
390,000 books have been taken for home use. This,
3
�it will be seen, is at the rate of over 1,200 books
per library day. The adult circulation for the
year 1930 was over 188,000 books, while in the
year 1931 the adult circulation has been over
214,500 which is a gain for the year of over
26,500 books. The circulation for the children is
approximately 175,000, and would also probably
have shown a large increase except for the fact
that there was a loss during the period when infantile paralysis was epidemic.
The attendance in the reference room for 1930
was just over 5,000, while for 1931, it was 7,000,
an increase of 40 %. One of the interesting things
about the operation of the library is answering
questions, both with reference to books and especially to matters which can be found in books.
If space permitted, it would be interesting to
give some examples of the types of questions
which the librarians are called upon to answer or
to furnish means for research. In the year 1930,
in the reference room, approximately 3,300 questions were propounded, while in 1931 there were
over 4,000 questions. In the children's room in
1930 something over 2,600 questions were asked,
·_ while in 1931, 3,700 questions were asked. In
addition to formal questions in the various rooms,
there were 9,000 questions asked at the information desk.
During the year there were 1,700 new adult
borrowers, and about 2,400 new juveni~e borrowers. The total number of adult borrowers was
4
�over 12,000, and over 7,000 juvenile borrowers,
making a total of nearly 20,000 borrowers. The
total number of volumes at the beginning of the
year was 65,000, and during the year new books
were added to the number of approximately 8,000,
while something over 2,800 volumes were worn
out and withdrawn. The total number of volumes
at the end of the year was nearly 70,000.
The enormous value of the library to the city
is shown by the fact that nearly 40 % of the entire
population have borrowed from the library. So
that, eliminating infants and illiterates, more
than one-half of all the citizens, adults and juveniles, who can read are making use of the library.
This, once more, demonstrates what has often
been suggested that, for general education, the
library has a wider influence than any one school,
in that its usefulness is not confined to those of
school age but is a continuing college or university.
And in a time like this, it is of value not alone
for the distribution of general knowledge, and
of useful facts and thoughts, but it serves as a
p.otent instrument in times of eeonomic stress to
keep up the morale of the community.
The trustees and the library staff have noted
with much interest and satisfaction that a considerable number of unemployed, both men and
women, are using the library for rest and reading, and are taking out books to be read at home.
5
�It is clear that in times ·o f distress, anything
which tends to take one's mind off his own
troubles and to direct his thoughts to outside matters of interest, is of great mental and psychological value.
,The trustees, therefore, congratulate the city
on its possession of such a valuable institution as
The Ferguson Library, and are confident that the
citizens generally approve the appropriations
which have thus far been made for the support
of the library. While the trustees know full well
that the library could have been made even more
useful by increased appropriations, they appreciate at the same time, that it is unwise for any
municipality at this time to increase its expenditures. In spite, therefore, of the increased use of
the library, and the much greater demands on the
staff, the trustees are not asking for any increase
in the appropriation for 1932. They appreciate
fully the spirit with which the library staff has
met the largely increased demands on their time
and strength during the past year.
By order of the Trustees,
SCHUYLER MERRITT'
6
President.
�THE
GROWTH
FERGUSON
OF
LIBRARY
Cl RCULATION
400
~
400
300t---------+------~-+-----_..,+l-<-+i+./+I
0
z
<(
~250 r----------+--~~~---+~~--.'l-Ht-.l+hl-f+l'+H-btt
0
J:
~
I
~ 2oor----------t--------+-TH+H+H~~
2oo:i
_,, __, _.,,.,._,,,_.,__.,__,, ..
0
0
s
...J
~
~
150
150
~
0
~ t~~~~~~~-~11111111111111 ~
iJ IOOf----~
100
50
50
0
1910
1920
INCREASE OF CIRCULATION
1900-1910- 60,388
1910-1920-106,864
1920-1930-175,768
7
1930
�ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1931
Date of founding 1880
Population served 56,765
Assessed valuation of City $107,000,000.00
City appropriation $45,000.00
Terms of use
Free for lending
Free for reference
$1.00 a year for out-of-town borrowers
Agencies
Central library
7 stations
26 classroom libraries
4 winter playground collections
4 summer playground collections
1 Jewish Center collection
1 Recreation Center collection
1 Girls' Scout camp collection
Number of days library open during the year
307
Hours open each week for lending ....... ... .. .................... ..... . 72
Hours open each week for reading and reference
72
BOOK STOCK
Number of volumes at beginning of year ....
64,868
7,913
Number of volumes added during the year
· Number of volumes added by gift ........
........... .. .... . 1,433
Number of volumes added by binding .. .. ... ... .... ......... .. ...
36.
Number of volumes withdrawn .. ..
..... .. .. ... .. ..... . 2,828
69,943
Total number of volumes at end of the year
Number of publications issued during the year
Quarterly list of new books
Children's summer reading lists
Supplement to technical list
·8
�USE
ADULT
JUVENILE
Number of volumes of fiction lent 152,892
97,535
Total number of volumes lent
214,896 175,708
Per cent. fiction lent
Circulation per capita
Circulation including pictures lent
Reference questions searched
Adult-4121
Children-3698
Number of persons using reference room
No attendance record kept of reading rooms
TOTAL
250,427
390,604
.64
6.9
392,944
7,819
7,000
REGISTRATION
ADULT
Number of borrowers registered
during year
Total registered borrowers
Registration period-three years
9
3,556
12,662
JUVENILE
TOTAL
2,442
7,134
5,998
19,796
�THE
FERGUSON
REFERENCE
LIBRARY
QUESTIONS
I
VJ
0
z<t
4
VJ
iS
:x:
f-
l
VJ
z
0
j:;
lfj
~
ASKED
2
CJ
/
/
/
/
I
6
5
D
4
I
0
z
(/>
3
::i:
2
0
1930
I N CREASE IN REFERE NCE QUESTIONS
1915-1920- 106
1920-1925-1,570
1925-1930-3,624
10
~
0
(/>
1925
1920
.'.t
0
c
0
1915
c
!Tl
!!!
�LIBRARIAN AND STAF F, 1931
Alice M. Colt, Librarian
Gr ace Hope Walmsley, Reference Librarian
Jeannette Miller, Cataloguer
Bessie M. Landfear, Children's Li brarian
Mary A. Johnson, Head of Circulation
Helen Moeller
Wilhelmina Cox
Helen Prange
Clara Gildemeister
Mabel Broderick
Llewellyn Bernhart
Helen Hutton
Alva Rawn
Elizabeth Ericson
Doris Browne
Anne Walker
Lucille Libbey
Pages
Herbert Br own
Frank Kearney
Edmund F inley
Judson Br ower
Janitor S ervice
Joe F augno
Anna Considine
11
����
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Ferguson Library Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
Stamford (Conn.)
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional library pamphlets from Ferguson Library's history.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ferguson Library
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Ferguson Library 1932
Description
An account of the resource
Annual Statement and Statistical Report
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1932
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.librarypamphlet.012
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ferguson Library
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/14a7aab5301e44f86a0138de81b476e7.pdf
2973e194e458a966c962ded87de2a6ef
PDF Text
Text
You' r~JM1!oi~i~ t~y, too
TH~
)
~
FERGUSON LIBRARY
iTAMfORD,_ 'CONNtcncu1.
I
-"
'
iU!if~
.
.._)
\,
Let's face it I
0
�WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
WHO 1s
responsible for the confusion of youth Who is responsible for the fine character of most of
our youth - You, I and every parent must accept
the credit or the blame. As the twig is bent . . .
Fifty years ago, the average boy or girl accepted the traditional views of morals and ethics,
but generation succeeding generation has been subjected to new ideas, shaking faith in religion, weakening old sanctions, and forcing adjustments in rapid
succession.
The speed of scientific discovery and universal
communication has enormously increased the impact
of new beliefs and theories on the young.
There has been an intense absorption in material things: getting money, acquiring luxuries that
connote a higher standard of living.
Too many are obsessed with things: with getting something, rather than being something.
" What can I get. out of it?" is one of the persistent preoccupations. And that influences children.
Successful movie star s, radio crooners and television
comedians are the popu lar current models of what
to be. Today, the hard work, austerity and character of our forefathers lacks dramatic appeal today.
Through their program of activities, the YMCA
.and the YWCA are not only intent on building Christian character, but urge members to follow the faith
of their fathers.
"Character," said Emerson, "is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well
as to think.''
By action, rather than words, the YMCA and
the YWCA teach cooperation, responsibility, leadership, generosity, initiative-qualities most needed
in public and private life. Youth learns that material things are the mere byproduct of our civilization; that beyond, are the great treasures of the spirit
which sustain us when chaos threatens.
To meet the needs of our rapidly expanding
youth population and to provide the kind of training and atmosphere you want them to have, additional space and facilities are desperately needed NOW. The present YMCA was erected in 1908 and
has not been enlarged or remodeled since. The building must be modernized and fireproofed. A large
additional boys' department building with a swimming pool is urgently needed to meet community
requirements.
The YWCA is fairly bursting at the seams.
More meeting, club and r esident rooms are sorely
needed. Teen age g roups, girls and young w omen
are being turned away daily with the sad rejoinder
- "Sorry, there isn't room."
This is the fir st call in mor e than a half century
for capital funds - funds for building. What the
community has now was provided by others. Th~s
is your heritage. Won't you heed it and invest in
the boys and girls of Darien, New Canaan and Stamford - our greatest asset. Build NOW for youth.
RIC HARD
H.
SMITH
General Chairman
(
�YMCA-YWCA BUILDING FUND
HOW MUCH SHALL
GIVE?
There is no yardstick to measure generosity or kindness. It is up to your own heart and conscience.
Many people will give to the YMCA-YWCA Building Fund because:
(a) of a special interest in youngsters.
(b) in gratitude for past services of the Association.
(c) they are concerned with the feature character of America.
(d) they recognize the needs of youth.
(e) they want their home community to be a better place in which
to live and to rear their children.
The only person who can figure his own fair share from income is you. No one presumes to tell you
how much you HAVE to give. However, we say, and say emphatically, that giving to this campaign
is totally unrelated to the giving patterns for a recurring campaign. This is a CAPITAL FUNDS
campaign, not an operating or maintenance campaign. Therefore, the standard of giving MUST be
higher if we are to achieve our goal for the boys and girls of our community.
Many persons wish to give their fair share and will welcome suggestions and figures with which
to start. Perhaps the following table will help:
Annual Income
Wage Earner
Below $5,000
$5,000 to $6,000
$6,000 to $10,000
$10,000 to $15,000
$15,000 to $20,000
$20,000 to $25,000
$25, 000 and UP
Suggested Formula
One Cent per Hour for 3 years
%of one per cent for 3 years
% of one per cent for 3 years
1 per cent for 3 years
1 ~~ per cent for 3 years
2 per cent for 3 years
2% per cent for 3 years
3 per cent for 3 years
Example
2,000 Hrs.
4,000
5,000
9,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
50,000
Pledge
$
60.00
60.00
75.00
270.00
540.00
1,080.00
1,800.00
4,500.00 UP
There are 9,000 prospects in this campaign $1,000,000 divided by 9,000 equals $111.11 - Therefore - if every prospect subscribed, those pledges would have to average $111.11 each to add up
to the one million dollars needed to "Build NOW For Youth."
BUILD NOW FOR YOUTH
���Today a third of the 18-19 year old gfrls are married. Bewildered by
uncertainties which surround them and their future they are living in
a strange new world. What greater service to them can the YWCA
offer than to organize clubs, socials, discussion groups, healthful athletic activities and swim sessions. This, along with active church participation, has been America's traditional method of developing responsible parents, citizens and leaders.
�Character starts at home but the Y M
and YW are important hubs in community life, supplementing the home,
the school and the church.These groups
bring practical citizenship to your boys
and girls, putting ·the excess energy of
youth to constructive purposes.
Today's youth goes to places that are attractive, interesting and fun ...
as every parent knows the competition for their interest is strong. They
have about 37 free hours each week and here is where the Y's come in
- counselling, crafts, games, gym, swimming clubs - all under expert
supervision. The YM and YW last year, recorded an attendence of
107 ,732. Th9usands more could belong if .adequate facilities for their
use were provided.
�ADEQUATE YOUTH FACILITIES -
NO FINER INVESTMENT
A new boys' wing, housing a spacious lobby, game, television rooms,
lounges and offices will be erected adjacent to the present building. A
second addition, directly behind, will have a modern 75' x 25' triple
filtered swimming pool with an 18' ceiling, plus two new handball-squash
courts.
The present building will be completely modernized and fireproofed with
modernization of the gymnasium, locker rooms, lounges, club rooms and
dormitories.- This will give the YMCA almost twice as much service
space as has been available in the past. The new addition will add
851,840 cubic feet, making service possible for 7 ,500 men and boys.
�LET'S FACE IT! - Something must be done for our young women!
The YWCA of Stamford, although terribly hampered by
a lack of space and facilities, has been serving young
women of the community for the last 29 years with never
an appeal to the public for capital funds - funds with
which to erect buildings. The building was originally
given by Mrs. C. 0. Miller.
This beautiful building, which served well in past years,
cannot begin to cope with present day requirements. More
room is mandatory if our girls and young women are to
be served adequately. Experts in the field have studied
the need and approved this plan.
It calls for an additional floor on top of the present struc-
ture with a new wing in the rear; and the remodeling of the
present building. In the new area there will be: teen-age
recreation rooms, working space for professional and volunteer staff, approximately 32 more residence rooms to
meet the increasing demand for housing by young employed women. Kitchen, dining room and laundry facilities will be provided. A community auditorium, with a
seating capacity of 350, and a stage is planned also.
Remodeling of the present building will provide: more
club rooms, health education facilities, a chapel, kitchenette and a rearrangement of the business office.
In all the YWCA will more than double its present space.
��.,
: ~~
IA:::)
l~
�TEEN-AGERS ARE .THE BIG NEWS TODAY!
�We can be Proud of Greater Stamford's
. Boys and Girls - OUR RESPONSIBILITY!
So You See
/~ M//~
I
You are their hope,
You are their example.
Their future is in your hands.
Thank You.
�YMCA-YWCA BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION
STAMFORD PUBLIC LIBRAR'l
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE
}AMES
0.
CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN
RICHARD H. SMITH
McCUE
CAMPAIGN CABINE
GIBBS LYONS
Honorary Chairman
Campaign Treasurer
WALTER H. WHEELER, JR.
Honorary Vice-Chairman
CARL TON T. CRABB
JOHN L. PARRY
HAROLD E. RIDER
~
Assistant Trearnrer
Co-Chairman
MAJOR GIFTS DIVISIONS
HE FERGUSON LIBRA~WCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOHN A . LINCOLN
STAMFORD,
GIBBS LYONS
HARRY M. NORDBERG
JOHN L. PARRY
HAROLD E. RIDER
MALCOLM P. TAYLOR
WALTER H. WHEELER, JR.
FRED DUNNING, Honorary Chairman
CONN!CTICUI RICHARD H. SMITH, President
' DR. CHARLES H. BURTON, Vice-President
WILLIAM F. }ONES, Vice-President
WILLIAM P. PENNOYER, Secretary
B . M. ZWART, Treasurer
HAROLD V. BossA, Assistant Treasurer
HORACE A. SMITH, General Secretary
}AMES W. BELL
COSTA KARUKAS
HERBERT
BIRD
R. Ross KITCHEN
ALBERT H. BLANC
FRED M. LIONE
OTTO J. CALDER
JOHN W. MERSHON
JOSEPH F. CHIARAMONTE
DR. HERBERT MEYER
HARRY M. DAY
REV. RUSSELL McGOWN
HAROLD 0 . FROHBACH
DANIEL MILLER
WILLIAM H. HAINES
WILLIS N. MILLS
STEWART A. HYND
HARRY M. NORDBERG
JOSEPH H. JOHNSON
MALCOLM P . TAYLOR
NEIL S. WATERMAN
c.
INDUSTRIAL DIVISION
COMMERCIAL DIVISION
INDIVIDUAL DIVISION
DR. CHARLES H. BURTON
THOMAS MAYERS
HAROLD
BossA
Chairman
W. CAMERON CASWELL
WALTON CLARK
W. DONALD McNEILL
THOMAS O'CONNOR
ROBERT CHAMBERLIN, III
JAMES W. BELL
WENDELL L. BISHOP
CARLTON E. HAMMOND
R. Ross KITCHEN
ERNEST ESHERT
WILLIAM }ONES
RONALD A. KELLY
ERLE WHITE
DARIEN DIVISION
GEORGE F. LOWMAN
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman
FRED T. ALLEN
}AMES D. BENNETT
JOSEPH H. JOHNSON
v.
NEW CANAAN DIVISION
YMCA TRUSTEES
MRS. WILLIAM L. REID, JR.
RICHARD L. BRINCKERHOFF
Co-Chairmen
MEN'S SPECIAL GIFTS DIVISION
WALTER THAYER
Chairman
BRUCE E. BEAGLEY
DANIEL MILLER
Associate Chairmen
WILLIAM M. VAUGHN, JR.
WOMEN'S SPECIAL GIFTS DIVISION
L. REED CLARK
MRS. PAUL A. SYNNOTT
WILLIAM RUDDOCK
RICHARD E. SMITH, JR.
WILLIAM D. STERLING
NORMAN T. WOODBERRY
JOSEPH CHIARAMONTE
Vice-Chairmen
Chairman
MRS. ]ACK T. CASSADAY
MRS. C. W. PENNINGTON
Associate Chairmen
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
HARRY DAVENPORT
WALTER GREEN
FREDERICK HALVERSON
MALCOLM MEYER
EDWIN STRETCHER
HAROLD WILLIAMS
YWCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MISS
MRS.
MISS
MRS.
MISS
MRS. BENJAMIN BOGIN
MRS. EDWARD BRAINARD
Vice-Chairmen
MRS. F. BEARDSLEY FOSTER
Da~ien Chairman
CLUBS-ORGANIZATION DIVISION
JOSEPH A. KINSELLA '-----,
Chairman
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
LABOR DIVISION
KINGSLEY GILLESPIE
WILLIAM ATHERLA Y
GEORGE FRIEND
PAUL T. URBAN
Chairman
EDMUND R. McCULLOUGH
HARRY ROSENBAUM
MRS.
MISS
MRS.
MRS.
MISS
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
Co-Chairmen
Vice-Chairmen
AUDITING COMMITTEE
TELEPHONE COMMITTEE
VOLUNTEERS COMMITTEE
PA UL KLINKOWSKI
MRS. JOHN H. MILLER
MRS. LAWRENCE W. TROWBRIDGE
Chairman
THOMAS C. RICHARDSON
RICHARD H. SMITH
MYRON W. WEED
NORRIS PIERSON, Chairman
JOHN DUREY
RALPH P. HOWARD
Chairman
Chairman
WILLIAM A. PARTEE, President
C. W. PENNINGTON, First V ice-President
PRESCOTT C. FULLER, Second V ice-President
MARJORIE FULLER, Th ird Vice-President
ARLO CACKLER, Recording Secretary
IDA E. TILLEY, Corresponding Secretary
MERWIN . BRANDON, Treasurer
MILDRED WILCOX, Executive D irector
FRANK C. ARMSTRONG, ]R.
FLORENCE BONVENUTO
BENSON A. BRIGGS
DONALD F. CAMPBELL
SUSIE COLES
KENNETH J . COOPER
PHILIP C. COULTER
C. LOUIS FINCKE
GEORGE A. FRYE
T. EWELL HOPKINS
WILLARD H. KEMP, ]R.
JULIUS A. KUCK
ROBERT LINCOLN
MISS
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MISS
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
EMMA LUPINACCI
G . ]. McCONNELL
DWIGHT MARSHALL
C. 0. MILLER
PAUL MOSER
A. VERNON SPEARS
MARGARET SPORBECK
EDWIN STRETCHER
PAUL A. SYNNOTT
IVOR H. UPDEGRAFF
HAROLD T. WILLIAMS
ROBERT WISH
HERBERT A. YOCUM
MICHAEL A. PIA
Tellers' Chairman
YWCA ADVISORY BOARD
]. GORDON ATKINS
BENJAMIN BOGIN
MRS. F. BEARDSLEY FOSTER
MISS RITA C. BOURKE
NORRIS E. PIERSON
Organization Incomplete at Press Time
YMCA - YWCA BUILDING FUND HEADQUARTERS
•
369 Atlantic Street
•
Stamford, Connecticut
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Young Women's Christian Association Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Stamford (Conn.)
Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A.
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional pamphlets from the Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. in Stamford, Connecticut from the 1940s and 1950s.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Young Women's Christian Association
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
The Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.ywcapamphlets
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1940s
1950s
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Stapled paper brochure
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Greater Stamford citizens urged to "Build Now for Youth": YMCA-YWCA Building Fund
Subject
The topic of the resource
Stamford (Conn.)
Young Women's Christian Association
Publicity
Fundraising
Young Men's Christian Association
Description
An account of the resource
Brochure from the Young Men's Christian Association and Young Women's Christian Association in Stamford, Connecticut about their capital funds fundraising campaign in 1956. The brochure provides historic information on the two organizations.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Stamford Young Women's Christian Association
Stamford Young Men's Christian Association
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1956-04
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Text
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.ywcapamphlets.001
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1950s
21st century
Stamford (Conn.)
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Smith, Richard H., General Chairman ("Who is Responsible?")
-
https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/2cd07f1860b7aef56aa4d0d75f674d08.pdf
9a0fa2636fa29cde1ded7d7ccf303179
PDF Text
Text
with the
C A
Y W
.
gain
NEW SKILLS
NEW INTERESTS
NEW FRIENDS
YWCA
program
1959-1960
�PROGRAM INDEX
Page
TEEN AGE PROGRAM
Page
Young Professionals Club
3
General Information ... .
6
C~reer
3
Drama Club ... ................ .. ...... .... .... .. ... ...... .
6
3
3
Dance Club .. ... . ..... .... .... .
6
Glee Club .. .... ....... .... .. ...... ..... ... .
6
Newcomers Club ....
3
Spring Review ..... .
6
YW Woman's Club ....
3
ADULT CLUBS
Women's Club ... ...... ..... ... .
Domestic Arts Club
.. ...... ....
Cosmopolitan Club
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
ADULT CLASSES
Health Education ...... ...... ..... .. .
Bridge ... .
4
Car Hints for Women .. ..
4
Swimming
9
4
Fall Frolic
10
4
All for Fun
5
Music for Fun .. . ..... .. .... .. ... .. .. .... .. ....... .
10
Tiny Tots Time
10
China Painting
Sewing ... .... ......... ..... 1. .
. .. • .... . . ..
Weaving .. ...... .
SHORT TERM INTEREST GROUPS
.. Party Pointers .... ..... .... .. ............. .... ............ ..
Language Conversation
Theatre . .
. ..... ..... ..... .. .... .... ... ........ .
Spring Travel .. . .
. .... .. .. . .... .. 10
Dance
5
5
Acrobatic
11
Ballet .... ... .. .... .. ... ... ... ..... .. ......... .
11
5
5
Modern ... .
11
Tap
11
HEALTH EDUCATIO
DARIEN PROGRA
General Information
7
Fees
8
Newcomers Club
3
8
Y-Teens
6
Dip Schedule
Swimming
.. .............. ... .... ... .. ... ... ... .. . 10
Trimnastics .
10
Swimnastic.s
10
Conscious Release from Tension ..... .... .... .
10
Co-ed Gym ..
10
Tennis .
11
Badminton
11
11
Dance .. ...
YW Woman's Club
Ballet
3
11
BUILDING INFORMATIO
2
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ... ..... ....
2
l
�MEMBERSHIP
The Young Women' s Christian Association welcomes all ages, races and religions.
OUR PURPOSE: "To build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life
those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor
w e seek to understand Jesus, to share His love for all people, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God."
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Everyone taking active part in the YWCA program becomes a member and pays annual dues. Women may
choose between voting and non-voting memberships. In either case the dues are the same. Men and boys over
17 become associates.
VOTING MEMBERS (ELECTOR'S) support and promote the YWCA purpose by being active in the organization.
They belong to YW Clubs or serve on committees or in other volunteer jobs. They attend membership meetings
and vote in annual elections.
MEMBERS (NON-VOTING) participate in YWCA activities but do not necessarily help to run the organization.
ANNUAL DUES
Women and Girls 17 and over .
Girls and Boys under 17
$2.50
.75
Men and Boys 17 and over .
$2.00
Contributing Members $5.00 and up
· BUILDING INFORMATION
Outside groups, for nominal maintenance fees ,
may use YWCA rooms for small or large meetings,
showers, dances or other functions when rooms are
available. The new Triangle Room 40' x 70' with
kitchen, and the new Conference Room are now
ovailable.
The YWCA is a member of the United Fund of Stamford, the Darien and New Canaan Funds and the
Stamfora and Darien Community Councils.
STAFF
RESIDENCE
There are thirty-two rooms available for permanent
residents and transient guests. Applications accepted
from students and employed women from eighteen
to thirty-five years of age. References required.
Permanent residents have cooking and laundry
privileges. Arrangements for outside rentals and
applications for residence may be made with Mrs.
Eulalie Stewart, maintenance-residence director.
Executive Director
Office Manager
Adult Activities Directors
2
Miss Grace Waldron
Mrs. Bennett K. Dondlinger
Mrs. Willard H. Kemp, Jr .
Health Education Director . . ...... Miss
Maintenance-Residence Director
T een-Age Program Director
Our Phone Number: Fireside 8-7727
Miss Mildred D. Wilcox
Betty Brown Raby
Mrs. Eulalie Stewart
Miss Robin Owens
�ADULT PROGRAM
Mrs. Bennett K. Dondlinger,
Mrs. Willard H. Kemp Jr., Directors
ADULT CLUBS
Getting acquainted in a community takes time.
Finding friends with the same interests might take
even longer. The YWCA has a variety of clubs open
to residents old and new, keeping in mind interests
in common, age and educational background.
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS -
This Club will be
especially for young women in their twenties with
specific professional background. The initial purpose will be social and the club will open with a
supper meeting on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30
p.m. Registrations must be in by Monday, October 5.
THE CAREER WOMEN'S CLUB -
has met regularly
at the YWCA for twelve years. Their programs vary
from theatre parties to guest speakers to flower
arranging. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each
month. Miss Doris Renshaw, President.
THE DOMESTIC ARTS CLUB - designed for household
employees. Meets on the second Thursday afternoon
of each month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. They enjoy
doing many different kinds of hand work as part of
their monthly pr<;>grams. Mrs. W. 0. Foster, President.
THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB - is unique in that it is
organized particularly for girls and women from
foreign countries who are working in this area as
household employees. Their program includes trips to
scenic or historic spots in Connecticut and New York
State. Meetings are held on the first Thursday afternoon of each month.
and cordially welcomed. At the end of two years
members are graduated .
DARIEN NEWCOMERS meet monthly for luncheon on the third Thursqay at some tea-room in the
vicinity. A supervised playroom is available for
children during the luncheon hour. Bridge, dancing
classes, and other interest groups are organized on
request. The members of this club sponsor holiday
parties for the college students of their families.
STAMFORD NEWCOMERS meet twice a month
on the second Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. at
the YWCA; and on the fourth Thursday for luncheon
at a nearby restaurant. Supervised playroom is held
at the YWCA during the luncheon. Interest groups
include bowling, bridge, trips. Mrs. D. L. Daly, President. Both clubs hold frequent husband-wife dances,
picnics, parties.
YW WOMAN'S CLUBS - Formerly YW Wives, the two
YW Woman's Clubs meet weekly. Pre-school youngsters have a good time in the Club's supervised playroom while mothers enjoy a coffee hour and programs such as community affairs, fashions, child
development, flower arranging. Monthly luncheons
are held in area restaurants. Card parties, trips and
dances are annual events. On Thursday, November
19, the Stamford YWCA will be hostess for the State
YW Wives Annual Conference.
STAMFORD YW WOMAN'S CLUB meets from
10:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday in the Triangle Room
at the YWCA. Opening date September 29. Mrs.
Philip Lund, President.
NEWCOMERS - The constantly increasing number of
new families in this area created a need for Newcomers Clubs that are sponsored by the YWCA in
Stamford and Darien. All women who have lived
here less than a year are eligible for membership
DARIEN YW WOMAN'S CLUB meets 10:00 a.m.
to noon on Thursdays at the YWCA Center, 1897
Post Road, Noroton, beginning October 1. Mrs.
Lawrence Hillier, President.
3
�ADULT CLASSES
*
REGISTRATION DATES -
SEPTEMBER 21 - 25
*
YWCA membership is required and all class fees are pay ab le in advance. Refunds granted only in cases of illness
or moving from City.
BRIDGE
Time:
Instructor: Mr. Irving Wheatcroft, Director of the
Westchester Unit of the American Contract Bridge
League.
Fee: l 0 lessons per term for $15.00.
Registration open to men and women.
Classes held in Stamford YWCA and Darien
YWCA Cente r.
Description:
Bridge I - Primary Bridge Class, teaching
bidding with more playing of cards than in
previous beginners sessions. Follows Goren
methods.
Bridge II - Playing of cards with bidding
application.
Bridge Ill - Intermediate with advanced
bidding and playing techniques.
Terms:
September 30 through December 10
January 6 through March 10
March 23 through May 26
Stamford YWCA Bridge I
Bridge II -
Fall Schedule
Wednesdays 7:30 - 10:00 p.m .
Thursdays
7:30 - 10:00 p.m .
Darien Center - 1897 Post Road, Noroton
Bridge I
Bridge II
Bridge Ill
Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays
9:30 a.m.-12 Noo n
CAR HINTS FOR WOMEN
Instructor:
Mr. Delbert I. Porter - Auto Instructor,
J. M. Wright Technical School.
Course given in cooperation with the School.
Fee:
Eight sessions for $8.00.
Wednesday evening - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 7 through December 2
(omitting November 25)
Course will include practical information on quest ions that baffle a woman when her car won't
start. What to do with a cold or wet engine. What is
the meaning of the dash board instruments? When
to rotate the tires and other puzzling problems.
CHINA PAINTING- Limited to 12
Instructor: Mrs. Harvey G. Turner, Jr. Studied
four years at Stonebrook Studio, New Jersey. Has
exhibited at Ceramic Convention, Asbury Park,
New Jersey.
Fee: Ten sessions for $12.00.
Initial cost of materials, brushes, paints, china,
approximately $10.00.
Time :
Wednesday morning 10:00 a . m. - 12 noon .
October 7 through December 9.
An opportunity for amateurs as well as others to
feel the pride of creating beautiful objects. Paint
your Christmas gifts.
SEWING - Professional Tricks for Home SewersLimited to 12
Instructor: Mrs. Robert G. Havemeyer, graduate of
the Traphagen School of Design.
A new and complete course for home-sewers.
Come and learn the secrets and tricks that will
give your clothes the professional look. Fifteen lessons of intensive and personal instruction for the
home-sewer.
Fee:
Time:
Fifteen lessons for $18.00.
Thursday evening 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
October 8 through February 5, 1960.
EXHIBIT BY ALL INSTRUCTORS DURING REGISTRATION WEEK.
REGISTRATION DATES - September 21 - 25.
Register in advance of opening class period to avoid loss of instruction time.
4
�WEAVING
Why not try your hand at this age-old craft?
Members create beautiful articles, from
mats to drapery material to suiting.
Instructor:
Fee:
~all
table
Mrs. George Cherepov.
Fifteen lessons for $18.00.
Term:
Pointers on invitations, decorations, entertainment,
favors, food.
Tuesday afternoons.
October 6 - February 2, 1960, 1 :30 3:30 p.m .
Wednesday evenings.
October 7 - February 3, 1960, 7:30 9:30 p.m.
Use of Looms at other times than class period Fee $.25 an hour.
LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUPS
Wednesday 11 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m . bring sandwich.
Going abroad next year - o r just meaning to
keep up with that language? It's not a class
just conversation with a leader.
Spanish -
leader - Mrs . . Lyman C. Reed
Opening date - November 4
German
Leader' - Mrs. Eric Stoetzner
Opening date - November 4
French
PLAYROOM with planned activities will be available
for all Wednesday morning classes. Fee 10 sessions
$5.00 - ~Single admission $1.00.
-
Leader
Opening date -
November 4
Records, movies and other audio-visual aids
will be used .
T HEATRE GROUP
SHORT TERM INTEREST GROUPS
FOR MEMBERS
Registration Fee:
tickets.
$1.00 plus cost of materials o r
(Limited to 20)
You'd love to see those Broadway hits, but it is
such a bother to get tickets. Let us do it for you.
Tickets for openings at the Shubert Theatre in N'e w
Haven or for Broadway shows.
Leaders -
PARTY POINTERS
Mrs. Lynn H. Farmen
Mrs. August C. Barnebl
Wednesday, October 7 -
So You're Giving A Party And Are At Your Wit's
End For Ideas.
Opening Session l 0:00 a.m.
October 8 - 15 - 22, Thursday evening, 8:00-10:00
p.m.
Talk on the 1959-60 Theatre Season.
Parties for Little Children - Mrs. Charles Cycon.
Parties for Teen-Agers - Mrs. Prescott C. Fulle r.
Gourmet Snacks for the Sophisticate
Mrs. Frank C. Armstrong
Mrs. Prescott C. Fuller
SPRING TRAVEL GROUP Tired of the same old scenery? Let us plan a t rip
for you. Coordinated program of trips, slides,
movies, books. Details announced later.
E XHIBIT BY ALL INSTRUCTORS bURING REGISTRATION WEEK.
REGISTRATION DATES - September 21 - 25.
Register in advance of opening class period to avoid loss of instruction time.
5
�TEEN
GE PROGRAM
Miss Robin Owens, Director
GET ON THE YWCA SHOW WAGON
For Senior High Girls
DRAMA CLUB
Acting can be fun so why not join this Club. Who
knows, you may be another Helen Hayes. Field trips
to New York shows will be planned and, if possible,
a look backstage.
DANCE CLUB Have you ever watched a Broadway musical or Gene
Kelly on T-V and wished you could dance even half
as well? We don't say that you will be a professional
at the end of the year, but we do promise you lots
of fon.
GLEE CLUB
Singing in a group can be loads of fun especially
when the type of music is varied. We already have
h.od several invitations for the Glee Club to perform
this year so sign up right away.
These Clubs will meet Mondays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
First meeting October 5.
SPRI G REVIEW
1n The Spring the Drama, Dance and Glee 'Clubs will
join together for a Show Wagon Review. Hurry and
Sign up today so you won't be left standing in the
wings.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All three Clubs will meet in the Stamford YW building and are open to girls in the Stamford, Darien, and
New Canaan Senior High Schools. Members of the
Dance Club are required to have a YWCA medical
examination ($.75 per year). Call the Stamford YW
for an appointment Fl 8-7727.
Registration Fee
$4.00 per year
YWCA Jr. Membership Dues $.75 per year
6
Registrations will be taken ·at· the Stamford YWCA
between September 21 and October 2. The registration fee and YWCA membership must be paid prior
to the first meeting.
Y-TEE
PROGRAM
STAMFORD ¥-TEENS Each club, numbering from 15 to 25 girls, meets
once a week on Monday and Tuesday evenings and
on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Discussions
on dating and relationships with parents, trips,
parties, movies, community service, contact with YTeens around the World and the opportunity to attend conferences make up the program.
DARIEN ¥-TEENS The Darien Clubs meet at the YWCA Center, 1897
Post Road, Noroton. The Junior High groups meet
Wednesday mornings and Tuesday afternoons and
the Senior High Clubs meet Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings.
MEMBERSHIP
Open to all girls age 12 to 18. Y-Teens in Stamford
and Darien are YWCA members and pay annual
membership dues of 75 cents, plus small dues set
by their club. Clubs may be organized by request of
ten or more girls. Each club has an adult adviser.
Y-TEEN ADVISERS Each Y-Teen Club has a volunteer adult adviser who
likes young people and is interested in helping them
to develop responsibility and understanding, as well
as to have fun.
A separate folder with more detailed information
about our Teen-Age program is available at the
YWCA in Stamford.
�HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM
Miss Betty Brown Raby, Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
MEMBERSHIP
TERMS
Everyone taking part in Health Education activities
joins the YWCA and pays annual dues as stated on
page 2.
Fall - October 5 through D.e cember 12.
Registration - September 21 to October 2.
Make up for holidays the week of December 14-19.
MEDICAL CHECK-UP
Medical fee, 75 cents. A check-up by a YWCA physician is required for all activities in the Health Education Department. Appointments are made in advance
for alternate Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. or
Thursdays from 4: 15 to 6 .p.m. Call the YWCA (Fireside 8-7727) for an appointment. Appointments must
be kept unless cancelled the day before. Passing a
medical does not insure a place in a class.
REGISTRATION
All classes are limited in number of pupils. Registra tion must be made in person at the YWCA. Registra ·
t ion includes having your name, address and telephone number listed in the enrollment book and
paying the class fee. T:his can be done only if YW
membership and medical are active.
Boys through age 7 only will be accepted for class
registration .
REFUND
Registration fee for classes will be refunded in part
either on immediate presentation of a note from the
doctor certifying person is ill, or when a person
moves out of town.
'
'
Winter - January 4 through March 12, 1960.
Registration - December 21 to December 24.
Spring - March 21 through May 28, 1960.
Registration - March 14 - 18, 1960.
Summer - Senior Swim Classes, Tennis Classes, Tiny
Tot Swim Classes starting June 13.
YW Summer Y's Juniors - Five-week session for
children 6-11 years. Monday through Thursday, 9
a.m. to 12 noon. Registration starts May 16, closes
June 16 or when quota is reached.
YW Junior Hi's-Five-week session for girls 12 to
15 years. Tuesday and Thursday, from 2 to 5 p.m .
Registration starts May 16 closes June 16 or when
quota is reached.
Tiny Tots Time - Friday morning session for the
very young - 3 through 5 years - 9:20 - 11 :45
a.m. Registration starts May 16, closes June 16 or
when quota is reached.
WHAT TO WEAR
For Trimnastics, Co-Ed Gym, Tennis, "All For Fun" short shorts, sport shirt, sneakers or bare feet. For
Conscious Release from Tension - sweat suit or
slacks and a sweater. For 'Swim Classes, suits furn ished by YWCA; bring your own cap and towel.
Medical and membership cards are to be carried at
all times.
GYM AND POOL RENTALS
HOLIDAYS
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Good
Friday, Fourth of July.
The Gym and Pool may be rented by organized
groups. Call Health Education Department for information .
7
�HEALTH EDUCATIO
$ .75
Medicals
Swim Classes - 8 lessons, 1 0 weeks .
Extra lessons in l 0-week period, each
7.50
.95
Mother and Child Swim Class, 8 lessons,
l 0 weeks .
.......... ....... . .
Extra lessons in l 0-week period, each
13.00
1.50
Life Saving - Winter Term, Seniors .......... ..... . 12.00
Spring Term, Seniors ..... .... ...... ... ..... ..... . . 12.00
Spring Term, Juniors
........... ... .. . 8.00
Scuba - 12 Weeks .
30.00
Trimnastics - Once a week, l 0 weeks
7:50
Twice a week, l 0 weeks . .
. ..... ....... . 10.00
Swimnastics - 10 weeks
10.00
Conscious Release from Tension - l 0 weeks . ..
13.00
FEE
Dips .. ..... .
.50
10 Dip Ticket ..
. .. . . ... ...... . .. . .. . ... . . . ... .
4.00
(Good for 3 months, for use by purchaser only)
Playroom - One child, 10 weeks
Two children, l 0 weeks ......... ... .. ..
Individual sessions .. .
. ........ .. ..... .
The Playroom for Trimnastics, Dip or Swim
Classes only.
$5.00
7.00
1.00
Tiny Tots Time - l 0 weeks - 3 activities ..
20.00
Yearly Activity Ticket - good for one activity
per term and all dips for one year. No refunds or extensions.
Seniors
Juniors
25.00
22.50
Girl Scout Swim Badge - per session
Tennis - 1 0 weeks
Dance - All dance classes, 30 weeks
40.00
YW Summer Y's Juniors - 5 weeks
25.00
YW Junior Hi's - 5 weeks .. ... ... ... .. .
10.00
9.50
Fall Frolic - l 0 weeks - 3 activities
15.00
All for Fun (Junior Gym) - 10 weeks
4.00
Music for Fun - 10 weeks ... .... ..... .. .. ......... ... . ..
7.50
DIP SCHEDULE -
.50
All class fees payable in advance. Until fee is paid
you are not enrolled in a class.
Also operates through holiday season except for holidays on
page 7.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Th'ursday
Friday
Saturday
A.M.
11 :30- 12: 15
Senior Dip
11 :45-12:30
Family Dip
11 :00- 11 :45
Senior Dip
11 :45-12:30
Junior Dip
11:30-12:15
Senior Dip
11 :00- 11 :30
Junior Dip
11:30-12:00
Junior Dip
P.M.
3:30-4:15
Junior Dip
EVE.
8:15-9:00
Senior Dip
8
I
8 :1 5-9:00
Family Dip
4:00-4:45
Junior Dip
6:15-7:00
Junior and
Senior Dip
8:15-9:00
Senior 'Dip
I
3:30-4:15
Junior Dip
7:30-8:30
Family Dip
�CHILDREN' SWIMMING
GIRLS THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH, BOYS THROUGH AGE SEVEN
October 5 -
December 12
(Schedules as Listed Apply to Fall Term Only)
FEE
INTERMEDIATES
8 lessons in 10 weeks ... .... ... ..... ... . .
Extra lessons in 10-week period, each
$7.50
. 95
TINY TOTS I
Pre-first-grade children whose chins measure a t
least 36 inches from floor.
Tuesday ........ .. ............ ... .... .... .. . 9:45-10: 15 a.m.
Wednesday ..... .... .. .. ....... .. .. ... . . 2:30- 3:00 p.m.
Thursday .. ... ...... .
.. ......... .. . 9:45-10: 15 a.m.
Saturday .. .... .. .. .. ..
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Monday .. ... ... .. .
4:45- 5: 15
Tuesday
4:30- 5:00
,Wednesday
3:30- 4:00
Thursday
4:00- 4:30
Friday ...... .. ........... ........ ......... . 5: 15- 5:45
Saturday
10:00-10:30
p.m.
p.m .
p.m.
p.m.
p.m .
a.m.
ADVANCED SWIMMERS
Tuesday
5:00- 5:30 p.m .
DIVING
TINY TOTS II
Tuesday
Pre-first-grade children who can do a front float,
and jump into pool.
Tuesday
. .. . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . ... . . 3:00- 3:30 p .m.
BEGINNERS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Thursday .. .... ... .. .......... ........ ... .
Friday ... ..... ...... ....... .... ... ... ... .. .. .
Saturday
TEEN OPEN SWIM - Junior and Senior High Girls
Saturday .
. ... . 12:30- l :00 p.m.
SEA COLTS
3:00- 3:30
5: 15- 5:45
3:30- 4:00
5:45- 6: 15
3:00- 3:30
4:30- 5:00
5:30- 6:00
4: 15- 4:45
9:00- 9:30
l 0:30- 11 :00
p.m .
p.m.
p.rn .
p.m .
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
a.m .
a.m .
A DVANCED BEGINNERS
Monday ...
Tuesday
Wednesday
. 5:30- 6:00 p.m.
4: 15- 4:45
4:00- 4:30
3:00- 3:30
5: 15- 5:45
5 :00- 5:30
3:00- 3:30
4:45- 5: 15
9:30-10:00
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m .
p.m.
p.m .
p.m.
a.m.
A Rhythmic Swim Class. $22 .50 per season or a
Yearly Activity Ticket. Open to girls through Junior
High School. Stylized and rhythmic swimming,
stunts and aqueography in preparation for a
water show early in June. The group is closely
screened . Class meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8: 15
p.m. Tryouts held the weeks of October 6, 13 and
20.
GIRL SCOUT SWIM BADGE
Open only to those ready for Badge tests, .50
cents per session .
Wednesdays
4:45- 5: 15 p.m .
MOTHER AND CHILD SWIM CLASSES
For the tot too tiny to touch.
8 lessons in 10 weeks - per couple . . . . . . . $13.00
Tuesday . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
10:45-11: 15 a.m .
Wednesday . .
2:00- 2:30 p.m.
9
�ADULT
WIMMING
October 5 - December 12
(Schedule Applies to Fall Term Only)
PLAYROOM SCHEDULE
FEE
8 lessons in l 0 weeks . ... ........ .. .. ...... ... .. .. .
Extra lessons in l 0-week session, each ..... .
$7.50
. 95
BEGLNNERS
Monday
...... .............. ... .... .. .
Wednesday .. .............. ............ .
7: 15- 7:45 p.m.
7:45- 8: 15 p.m.
ADVANCED BEGINNERS
Monday .... ................ ........... ... . .
Wednesday .... ... ...... ......... ..... .. .
7:45- 8:15 p.m.
7: 15- 7:45 p.m.
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m .
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. ..
l 0:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SEA HORSES
A Rhythmic Swim Class.
Yearly Activity Ticket.
$25.00 per season or a
Open to Senior High School girls and adults. Stylized and rhythmic
swimming, stunts and aqueography in preparation for a water show
early in June. The group is closely $Creened. Closs meets Thursdays
from 8:00 to 9: 15 p.m. Tryouts held the weeks of October 8, 15, 22.
SCUBA
OPEN SWIM CLASS
Monday . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
. . .. . . . . ... . . . 9:00- 9:30
Wednesday .. .. .. .... ........
11:45-12:15
9:00- 9:30
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ....... .. . .. 11 :00-11 :30
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
a.m.
PLAYROOM
For pre-school children of mothers attending Wednesday and
Friday morning swim classes.
$5.00
Fee for one child, l 0 weeks . . . . . . . .. ..
For Women, 12 weeks . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30.00
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 9:00-11 :00 p.m.
Tryouts Friday, October 9 and 16.
One hour lecture and one hour practical work.
Under water swimming with apparatus.
SWIM TEACHING METHODS COURSE
Week of 'September 28. Call Health Education
Director for information.
GYM CLASSES
October 5 TRIMNASTICS -
For Women
· Once a week - l 0 weeks . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.50
Twice a week - l 0 weeks . . . . . . .. .
10.00
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 :30- 8: 15 p. m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
l 0:00-10:45 a.m.
7:30- 8: 15 p.m.
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 10: 15-11 :00 a.m .
Playroom for pre-school children of mothers attending morning
classes or dips. See playroom schedule in Adult Swimming .s ection,
this page.
FALL FROLIC
3 Activities, l 0 weeks for children
$15.00
All For Fun
Wednesday . .. ... .... .. ...... .. ... ...... 3:30- 4: 15 p.m .
Dip For Fun
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4: 15- 4:45 p.m .
Music For Fun
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:50- 5:30 p.m .
ALL FOR FUN -
Children
Exercises and games for all over development. Fun-to-do-Fun-to-try.
SWIMNASTICS
Gymnastics class in shaHow water. Non-swimmers may register .
Cla,ss limited to ten members.
Monday .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. .. l 0:45-11 :30 a.m.
Thursday . ..... ......... ....... ... .. .... .. 7:15- 8:00 p.m.
CONSCIOUS RELEASE FROM TENSION
Required attire: sweat suit limited to 10 people.
December 12
ask for information on course. Class
Ten weeks ... . .. .. .. .. .. ..... . .. .. ........... .. ... .. . .. . $13.00
Monday . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 10:30-11 :30 a.m.
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . 7:30- 8:30 p.m .
Wednesday .. . ... .... .......... .......... 3:30- 4: 15 p.m .
Ten Weeks . . . .. . . .. . .... ... . ...... . .. . . . .... . ..... .
$4.00
MUSIC FOR FUN -
Children
Folk Songs, Spirituals, just fun , learning and singing.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ten Weeks .. .. .. .. ........ .. ... ... .. ... ..
TINY TOTS TIME
Wednesday . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . ... . ... . . . . . . 9:05-11 :30 a.m .
Ten Weeks . . . .. ..... ... ..... ...... ........ .. ... . ........ $20.00
An activity period for the very young -
CO-ED GYM - For Husbands and Wives
Ten weeks, per couple . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. . . . . .. . .
$16.00
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... 8:30- 9: 15 p.m.
10
4:50- 5:30 p.m.
$7.50
ages 3 to 6 years.
Games ..... ... .. .... ..... .. ... ....... ...... . 9:15-10:00 a.m .
Crafts . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . ... . . .. ...... .. . .. . . . l 0:00-10:45 a.m .
Music . . .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. ... ... ... .. . . l 0:45-11 :30 a.m .
�SPORTS
October 5 -
BALLET -
December 12
TENNIS
Ten Weeks .
Junior Tennis
Senior Tennis .
. . Wednesday
..... Monday
$9.50
4: 15- 5:00 p.m .
9:00- 9:45 p.m .
BADMINTON
Playing for fun - fee for group, $2.00 per session.
Sessions can be arranged through Health Education office. YWCA medical check-up and membership must be current before playing periods are
started .
DANCE <;LASSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Required prior to registration: YWCA membership
and medical check-up.
· Registration includes: Signing up at the YWCA,
payment of fee and enrolling for the entire season.
Full fee payable in advance upon registration
$40.00 a season.
Children Age 6 to 12
Doris Breckenridge Mehan, Professional Dancer and
Instructor
Beginners 6-9 years ...... ..... . 3:30 p.m. Mondays
Advanced
Beginners 8-12 years . .. .. .. .. . 4:30 p.m. Mondays
Classes held October 5 through May 11 .
Holiday, December 28 .
Costume: Leotards and ballet shoes .
DARIEN BALLET -
Chil(l,r~n_
Age 5 to 9
Joyce Hubbard, Dance Educator and Instructor
•Pre-Ballet Rhythms
~
for the 5 year old
9:30 a.m. Fridays
l :30 p.m. Fridays
Ballet for the Young - 6 to 9 years
3:45 p.m. Fridays
4:45 p.m. Fridays
Classes held October 9 through May 20, 1960.
Holidays: Christmas, New Year's Day, Good Friday.
Costume: Leotards and ballet shoes.
TAP AND ACROBATIC - Children Age 4 and Up
Tap for Tiny Tots
4 and 5 year-olds . ... ....
1 :45 p.m. Tuesdays
Tap .. .. . ................ ... .. ....... . 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Acrobatic ... ... ......... .. .......... 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Classes held October 6 through May 19.
Holidays: December 22 and 29.
Costume: Leotards, tap shoes, sneakers.
Term: October to May - 30 sessions.
No refunds except in cases of a move from City o r
long illness (note from physician required promptly). Because classes are limited in number of
students; registration preference is given in orde r
of application. No registration taken after fourth
session . Any session postponed by the YWCA wil.I
be made up in the course of the year.
Minimum for class operation is 10 people. Chi ldren's classes limited to 15 pupils. Adult modern
dance classes also limited in size.
Workshops for all dance classes open to guests t he l 0th, 20th and 30th sessions.
MODERN DANCE and Adults
Children Age 4 to 12
Marsha Taube, Dance Educator and
Professional Dancer.
2:30 p.m.
Tots 4 - 5 years
Children 6 - 7 · · ···· · ·· · · · ···· 3:30 p.m.
Children 8 - l 0 . . . .. . . .. . . .. . 4:30 p.m .
5:30 p.m.
Children 10 - 12 .
10:00 a.m.
Adults
8: 15 p.m.
Adults .
Thursdays
Thursdays
Thursdays
Thursdays
Mondays
Wednesdays
Classes held week of October 8 through May 21 .
Holidays: November 25, December 24 and 31 ,
February 12, 1960.
Costume: Leotards.
11
�YWCA
Sec. 34.65 {e) P. l. & R.
U. S. Postage
PAID
422 Summer Street
Stamford, Connecticut
Fireside 8-7727
STAMFORD, CONN.
Permit No.
~~~~
I/
v..
~~;
~
.Jtf-;
~,~-
135
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Young Women's Christian Association Pamphlets
Subject
The topic of the resource
Stamford (Conn.)
Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A.
marketing
Description
An account of the resource
Collection of promotional pamphlets from the Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. in Stamford, Connecticut from the 1940s and 1950s.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Young Women's Christian Association
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
The Ferguson Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.ywcapamphlets
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1940s
1950s
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Folded paper brochure
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Look Ahead with the YWCA: Gain new skills new interests new friends; YWCA program 1969-1960
Subject
The topic of the resource
Stamford (Conn.)
Young Women’s Christian Association
Publicity
Description
An account of the resource
Schedule for the Young Women's Christian Association in Stamford, Connecticut for 1959 to 1960. The pamphlet contains information about membership with the YWCA and the schedule of activities available to members such as swimming, health classes, and programs for professional and industrial workers.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Stamford Young Women's Christian Association
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
The Ferguson Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1959
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Text
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
text/pdf
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
FL.ywcapamphlets.002
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Stamford (Conn.)
20th century
1950s
1960s
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material.