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Traveling libraries

Children visiting the Bookmobile

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Librarian and children, 1921- 1931. A barefooted boy and girl stand with their family by the bookmobile. The librarian has gloves on and a large hat with flowers on it. Another woman on the right holds a large pile of books.

Trailing the Book Wagon

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Librarian and children at the bookmobile, between 1916 and 1921.

A woman in an apron stands with the librarian looking at the shelves. A group of boys in straw hats stand a little distance off. The dust on the back of the vehicle has been scribbled in.

Three generations of readers at foot of Maryland Heights

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The book mobile traveled to Maryland Heights, across the Potomac from Harper's Ferry. Two children stand on the running board of the truck and three women select books.

Their first photograph

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A group near Sample's Manor in southern Washington County. A large family standing by the bookmobile. Mother holds a baby, the two small children are standing on the running board, and the males are all wearing overalls.