Gulfport Public Library Dedication Ceremony Program
Entry/Object ID
2026.9.153
Description
A program for the Gulfport Public Library, Marie E. Bryan Memorial dedication ceremony on March 21, 1971, with library history, building facts, and personnel.
Collection
Bicentennial Time Capsule
Acquisition
Accession
2026.9
Source or Donor
City of Gulfport
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Publication Details
Publication Type
Leaflet
Date Published
March 21, 1971
Publication Language
English
Notes
"Program printed courtesy of First Bank of Gulfport"
Transcription
Transcription
GULFPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY HISTORY
January, 1935........Beginning of a free library for Gulfport, located in a two-room office building, Delett and Beach Boulevard South.
May, 1935...........Library officially placed under auspices of the City of Gulfport.
February, 1941........Due to continued growth, the library expanded to a five-room bungalow.
June, 1948...........New wing added for a children's room
September, 1953......Second wing added for much needed additional space.
January 26, 1970......Ground breaking for a new library, 5501 28th Avenue South
March 21, 1971.......A memorable day of dedication ceremony for the new Gulfport Public Library, Marie E. Bryan Memorial.
