Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carrick Branch CLP.20170523.007
- Language
- English
- Repository
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carrick Branch
- Collection Number
- CLP.20170523.007
- Extent
- 1 Linear Feet Two boxes
- Date
- 1935-1994
- Publisher
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Archives and Special Collections
- Address
- 4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
info@carnegielibrary.org
URL: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/
Content Description
The collection primarily consists of administrative correspondence, with the bulk of the writings from the late 1970's to the late 1980's. Much of the correspondence concerns the remodeling of the library building, vandalism, and discipline of patrons. The collection also contains monthly reports from the children's department from 1935-1989.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by folder and chronologically within each folder. The folders are organized with the earliest date in the back and the most recent in the front. The boxes are organized with the latest dates in front and the earlier dates in the back.
Biographical / Historical
Carrick was one of the city's largest areas which did not have a branch library. The budget for 1930 provided for a rented store building type of branch in each community. To reduce operating costs, both the Carrick and Brookline branches were open on alternating days with the same staff caring for both.
In 1941, a new Brookline facility was being constructed. At that time the Carrick and Knoxville branches were combined with Knoxville providing service to only adults and Carrick still providing all of its services. The Knoxville branch's new location was built in 1965, while the Carrick branch remained in the original location.
In 1989, there was a call for funding for the new Carrick Branch Library. The branch had been in the same location since 1929 and had continually suffered water damage. The Carrick Branch Library was dedicated on April 17, 1993, housed in a remodeled what used to be the Seemiller/Cox Table Tennis Center on 1811 Brownsville Road, across the street from the old facility. It serves the neighborhoods of Baldwin, Bon Air, Brentwood, Carrick and Overbrook.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no use restrictions.
Custodial History
Transferred from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carrick Branch to the William R. Oliver Special Collections Room
Custodial History
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carrick Branch sends new materials to the Oliver Room on an irregular schedule.
Preferred Citation
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carrick Branch, William R. Oliver Special Collections, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh