Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Sheraden Branch 2 CLP.20170801.004
- Language
- English
- Repository
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Sheraden Branch 2
- Collection Number
- CLP.20170801.004
- Extent
- 0.5 Linear Feet One box
- Date
- 1966-2002
- 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 consists of documents pertaining to branch history, the history of the surrounding area, and annual reports.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in the original order the materials were received in.
Biographical / Historical
After American Avenue Elementary was demolished in 1958 the American Avenue Branch moved from the school to the main floor of the Sheraden School; and the branch was renamed the Sheraden Branch. The branch shared space with the school library, and initially opened to the public only after school hours. During the school year the branch hours were Monday through Thursday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The branch was beholden to district hours and emergencies that occasionally closed the branch. Teachers' strikes and janitors' strikes occasionally threatened to close the branch; one example was a brief closure of the branch from January 3rd through January 9th 1971. The branch staff was generally concerned that the library remained a school library, and never really became a public library. Additionally, discipline problems with local youth plagued the branch and ultimately discouraged community use in the branch. In 1969 through 1971 there were efforts to locate a new space for the branch. Two locations were considered: 1) The Temple Theatre; and, 2) Greenway School. Neither location was approved. In 1979 the city began discussing the construction of a new building to house the library and a community center. On March 23, 1981 the branch opened to the public in its new building with an official dedication ceremony of the Sheraden Branch Library/Sheraden Community Building, located at 720 Sherwood Avenue, on April 21st.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no use restrictions.
Custodial History
The materials were removed from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Sheraden Branch and transferred to the William R. Oliver Special Collections Room.
Accruals
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Sheraden Branch sends new materials to the Oliver Room on an irregular schedule.
Preferred Citation
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Sheraden Branch 2, William R. Oliver Special Collections, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh