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The original documents are located in Box 8, folder "1/14/76 - Martin Luther King
Library" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 8 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Date Issued
By
Revised
conclude with
FACT SHEET
Note: A coat check might be ra good idea. Note: The President WITH
be having a 6:00 event,
it will be impt. to
dispatch.
Mrs. Ford's Office
Event
Refreshments following Mrs. Ford's visit to the M.L.King Library
Group Children from Jack and Jill, Inc. and Library
thus
DATE/TIME Wednesday, January 14, 1976
around 4:00 p.m.
Contact
--
Phone
Number of guests: Total
30
Women
X
Men
X
Children 18
Place
Diplomatic Reception Room
Principals involved
Mrs. Ford, briefly
Participation by Principal
mingle
(Receiving line)
Remarks required
No
Tour Officers stand-by for tour.
Background Following her visit to the MI.L.King Library Mrs. Ford has
asked the children accompanying her to join her for some
simple refreshments along with a few people from the library.
REQUIREMENTS
Social:
Guest list
Invitations
Programs
Menus
Refreshments Yes: cokes for the children, coffee and tea, cookies
Entertainment
Decorations/flowers
Yes, normal for Dip. Rm.
Music
Social Aides
Dress
Coat check
Other
Press:
Reporters
Y3s
Photographers
Yes
TV Crews
-
White House Photographers
Yes
Color
Mono.
Other
Technical
Support:
Microphones
PA Other Rooms
Recording
Lights
Transportation
Parking The cars bringing the children to the WH at 2:30 will
Housing remain parked on the South Drive. They will enter thru
Other
1 the South West Gate.
(Risers,stage,platforms)
Pete Sorum is handling the out-of-house visit.
Project Co-ordinator
Susan Porter, the in-house refreshments Phone x2850
Site diagrams should be attached if technical support is heavy.
Fran
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
PETER SORUM
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Action Memo
Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-house invitation:
EVENT: Visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial Library (D.C.
Public Library)
ACCOM-
PANIED BY: Approximately 18 children from the D.C. Chapter of Jack
and Jill of America, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, January 14, 1976
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Martin Luther King Memorial Library
901 G Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: Dr. Hardy R. Franklin, Librarian, Martin Luther King Library
O: 727-1101
H: 575-1694
PRESS CONTACT: Mr. Larry Molumby, 727-3036
COMMENTS: One of the first invitations Mrs. Ford received upon
becoming First Lady was an invitation, as a new resident
of the District of Columbia, to visit the Martin Luther
King Memorial Library. Although Mrs. Ford was unable
to do this immediately, the Library was happy to leave
this as an open invitation. With the approach of
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Thursday,
January 15th, Mrs. Ford would like to visit these new
facilities (designed by Mies vander Rohe) and will take
with her approximately 18 children from the D.C. Chapter
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Jack and Jill is a national non-profit service organization
dedicated to the interests of children. The Washington
Chapter was founded in 1940. It's membership consists
FORD
LIBRARY
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of children (ages 3-19) and their parents. The purpose
of Jack and Jill is to create a medium of contact for
children and to provide for them an educational, cultural,
civic, recreational, and social program and to seek for
all children the same advantages and opportunities.
Mrs. Ford served as Honorary Chairman of Jack and Jill's
Christmas Shop Luncheon on behalf of their program
throughout the city.
The President of the D.C. Chapter is Mrs. Opal Hyde
(723-6374) - She will make the contacts with the
children and their parents. The children will arrive
in cars via the Southwest Gate by 2:30. They then will
transfer into White House vans for their outing to the
Library. If possible, I think Mrs. Ford would like to
ride in the vans with the children. Dr. Franklin suggests
that of particular interest to Mrs. Ford at the time
of the tour of the Library would be the childrens section,
the black studies section, and the section of services for
the homebound and handicapped. At the conclusion of the
tour, simple refreshments will be served at the Library.
Mrs. Ford and the children will then return to the
White House where the children will transfer into their
cars and depart.
Ms. Lola Johnson-Singletary, Vice President, Board of
Library Trustees, has been very helpful. She originally
extended the invitation and has had some good ideas in
preparation for this visit. Her phone numbers are:
O: 727-3090, H: 723-2100. The file is attached.
Thank you.
C: BF Staff
Red Cavaney
William Nicholson
John Calhoun
Rex Scouten
Staircase
BF PENDING To Consider
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Jan. 15 M.L.King B-Day
April 13-19 Natl.Lib.Wk.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
DR. ALBERT W. ATWOOD
(PRESIDENT EMERITUS)
DR. FRANCIS A. GREGORY
PRESIDENT
MS. LOLA JOHNSON SINGLETARY
VICE-PRESIDENT
BENJAMIN F. AMOS
JOHN C. HAZEL
November 19, 1974
MRS. ROBERT C. MITCHELL
MRS. WALLACE M. YATER
THE HON. JOSEPH P. YELDELL
DR. HARDY R. FRANKLIN
SECRETARY-TREASURER
AND DIRECTOR
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
The White House
Washington, D.C.
ATTN= Ms. Susan Porter
Dear Mrs. Ford:
Thank you for accepting our invitation to visit the Martin Luther King
Memorial Library.
The first event that you might be interested in will be the formal opening
of the Library's telephone/teletype service as part of "Deaf Awareness
Week" on December 3, 1974 at 12:00 Noon in the lobby of the Martin Luther
King Memorial Library. This service will make it possible for hearing-
impaired people who have TTY equipment in their homes to call the Library
for information on almost any subject.
Throughout the week, there will be a booth where information about deafness
will be given out, mini-lessons in sign language will be conducted, videotapes
will be shown, and special devices used by the hearing-impaired will be demo-
strated.
We would be greatly honored if you could be with us for this occasion. If you
cannot visit us at this time, perhaps you would consider placing the first QAILORD
on the TTY from the White House. Gallaudet College has offered to lend
special equipment for that purpose.
LIBRARY
DISCUSSOD BY
PHONE; KEEP IN
MIND: LOOKS GOOD.
901 G STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
2
Other occasions for visiting the Public Library would be our annual observance
of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday on January 15 or National Library Week,
April 13 - April 19.
Inasmuch as time ishort, I would appreciate hearing from you soon regarding
the December 3 date. You may prefer to have someone call me at 629-4337
or 629-4348.
Sincerely yours,
Ms. Lela Johnson Singletary Singletary
Vice President
Board of Library Trustees
KIT A
November 12, 1974
For Immediate Release
"DEAF AWARENESS WEEK"
AT MARTIN LUTHER KING LIBRARY
"Deaf Awareness Week" will be observed by the District of
Columbia Public Library, December 2-6. The formal opening of the
Library's special teletype/telephone service and a week-long series
of demonstrations and exhibits in the lobby of the Martin Luther King
Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W., will be the main features of
the observance
Beginning at noon December 3, persons with hearing impairment
who have TTY equipment in their homes will be able- to call the Library
at 727-2255 for information on almost any subject.
Ms. Alice Hagemeyer, an employee of the Library who is deaf her-
self, has spearheaded efforts to make library services more accessible
to people with hearing impairment. "The greatest difficulty for deaf
people," she says, "is hearing people who do not understand their
silent world. Through education of the hearing, the invisible barrier
of deafness can be broken."
As a first step to educate hearing people who work for the Library,
Ms. Hagemeyer and Ms. Ida Mapes have been conducting classes for library
employees not only in sign Ianguage, but in all the human factors that
hearing people need to be aware of when communicating with the deaf.
Through the efforts of Ms. Hagemeyer and her committee, the Library
hopes to make all its employees more aware of "the most misunderstood
FORD - BERALD LIBRARY
of all handicaps" and to provide positive steps to remove as many
barriers as possible to the use of library services by the deaf.
Moreover, almost all library patrons will find themselves, at
some time in their lives, concerned about deafness. They may have
deaf children themselves. They may know deaf people as co-workers,
classmates, customers, renters, voters, carpool riders, etc.
Through "Deaf Awareness Week" the Library will provide infor-
mation and education through demonstrations of a clock with a flash
light alarm, at door bell with a Tight signal, a device to warn a
parent when a baby is crying and many other aids to make hearing
people more sensitive to the daily life situations of deaf people.
There will also be mini-Tessons in sign language.
*
*
*
For further information, call:
Lawrence E. Molumby
727-1186
543-5671
ANVOICE GERALD
JK
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
DR. ALBERT W. ATWOOD
(PRESIDENT EMERITUS)
DR. FRANCIS A. GREGORY
PRESIDENT
September 9, 1974
MS. LOLA JOHNSON SINGLETARY
VICE-PRESIDENT
BENJAMIN F. AMOS
JOHN C. HAZEL
MRS. ROBERT C. MITCHELL
MRS. JAMES M. NEWMYER
MILFORD F. SCHWARTZ
MRS. WALLACE M. YATER
tand
THE HON, JOSEPH P. YELDELL
Mrs. Gerald Ford
HENRY E. BATES, JR.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
The White House
they would be
AND ACTING DIRECTOR
Washington, D.C.
happy as keep
Dear Mrs. Ford:
dopanints.
Welcome to Washington not only as First Lady, but particularly
as a new resident of our city. We hope you will utilize the
facilities and programs of the District of Columbia Public
Library. Our Board of Library Trustees, our new Director,
Dr. Hardy R. Franklin, and our library system personnel would
be honored to receive you as our special guest and to have you
tour our central facility, the Martin Luther King Memorial
Library at 901 G Street, N.W.
We would like you to come and visit with us and hope that in the
near future, you will respond favorably, letting us know your
preference for dates and times. The King Memorial Library is
open from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M., Monday through Friday,
and from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., Saturdays.
Library public relations will certainly be enhanced should you
accept our invitation. Additionally, we are sure the Public
Library's services are personally of interest to you.
Sincerely yours,
Ms. Lola Johnson-Singletary
3090
727-HH
P.S. The President is welcome too!
OFFICE : 629-4348
H2723-2100 GERA LIGRARY
901 G STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
FILE ON
JACK AND JILL
SEAL n FORD TORAL,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 9, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
SUSAN PORTER
FROM:
STAN SCOTT If
SUBJECT:
Jack and Jill
Christmas Shoppe
Luncheon
Would recommend The First Lady's involvement
in this event with this group. The organization
is one of the most creditable and charitable in the nation
in the minority community.
Attachment
DEPART R. FORD LISRANT
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
WASHINGTON, D. C. CHAPTER
PRESIDENT
4521 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Mrs. William R. Hyde
Washington, D.C. 20011
October 7, 1975
VICE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
The White House
Dr. Pearl Watson Boschulte
Washington, D.C. 20500
THE 1975 CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
Dear Mrs. Ford:
HONORARY CHAIRMEN
His Excellency Ambassador of
We would be pleased to have you attend the
II
was
the Bahamas & Mrs. L.B. Johnson
REGR
Jack and Jill Christmas Shoppe Luncheon as our
BY Phone
honored guest.
BY S.R
HONORARY COMMITTEE
10/10/7
Mrs. Walter Fauntroy
Mrs. Walter E. Washington
Mrs. Sterling Tucker
On behalf of the D.C. Chapter of Jack and Jill,
I would like to thank you for the lovely greeting
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
you sent us for our Souvenir Program Book. Also,
The Honorable Chester Carter
we appreciate the beautiful autographed steel en-
Mrs. J. Edward Day
Mrs. Marian Jackson
graving of the White House.
Mrs. Donald W. Jeffries
Mrs. Jerry A. Moore
As I indicated to you in my previous letter,
Mrs. John A. Nevius
we would like to present you with a gift from the
Mrs. C. Swan Weber
children of Jack and Jill. Would it be convenient
CHAIRMAN
to do so sometime during the week of October 27th?
Mrs. Hayward J. Graham, Jr.
Our fund raising event is sure to be successful
CQ-CHAIRMEN
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
with your support.
Mrs. Walter C. Tutt
SECRETARY
Mrs. Essex C. Noel III
Speed Sincerely, B. Hyde
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Mrs. Winfred Mundle
Opal B. Hyde, President
TREASURER
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
Oline C. Graham/13
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Olive C. Graham, Chairman
Mrs. Ronald Bland
Mrs. John Brown
Mrs. Walter Brown
Mrs. Hyde - 723-6374
Mrs. William Brown, Jr.
Mrs. Graham - 882-8540
Mrs. John J.F. Clark
Mrs. Ronald Dellums
Dr. Roselyn P. Epps
Mrs. Alfred Jackson
FORD 2. DENALO LIBRA
Mrs. Mordecai Johnson, Jr.
Mrs. Beatrice Millen
Mrs. Charles B. Rangel
Mrs. Stanley Scott
Dr. Eva Rose Townes
Mrs. Henry S. Wicker
PROGRAMS and PROJECTS
Yearly contribution to Jack and Jill of America
Foundation
Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
Freedmen's Hospital (Astro turf for Pediatric
playground)
The National Organization was founded in 1938
Phblication of The Mentally III Child: a Guide
in Philadelphia as a nonprofit service organization
for Parents.
dedicated to the interests of children: It was in-
D.C. Youth Chorale
corporated in 1946 under the laws of the Store of
Delaware. and now consists of 138 chapters.
D. C.Youth Orchestra
The Washington: D.C. Chapter of Jack and Jill ages
Mary Bethune Memorial
of America. Incorporated: was founded in 1940
Membership consists of children (ages + 19 years)
and their parents.
6-8/44
Area B. Community Mental Health
9-H
The Information Center for Handicapped
11-12-14
Children
The purpose of Jack and Jill, Inc., is to create a
medium of contact for children and to provide for
Stoddard Baptist Home
them a constructive educational, cultural, civic,
8-2
Northwest Settlement House
recreational and social program. It seeks. for all
children the same advantages and opportunities.
girls
Washington Speech and Hearing
H supports all National legislation aimed at bet-
tering the condition of all children: Its national
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
service arm is the Jack and Jill of America Foun-
18
dation. Incorporated in Cook County, Illinois in
1968.
Although the entire family unit constitutes the
chrm.
membership, the mothers are the primary work-
cochin,
Fund Raising Projects for 1975
ing members. Work by every member is performed
on a voluntary basis.
back
Benefit at Folger Theater
March 2. 1975
The Jack and Jill Christmas Shoppe
Shoreham Americana Hotel
November 7 and 8. 1975
SEALTH 8. FORD LIBA
WASHINGTON, D.C. CHAPTER
OFFICERS
President
Opal B. Hyde
Jack & Jill of America
Vice President
Gwendolyn Mitchell
National President Dr. Pearl Watson Boschulte
INCORPORATED
Corresponding Secretary
Sarah Brown
Recording Secretary
Delphine Martin
Financial Secretary
Regina Curry
Treasurer
Florence Scott
Historian
Lois-Hopson
Parliamentarian
Boatrice Millen
CHRISTMAS SHOPPE COMMITTEE
Honorary Chairmen
His Excellency The Ambassador of the
Commonwealth of The Bahamas
and Mrs. L. B. Johnson
HonoraryCommittee
Mrs. Walter Fauntroy
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Mrs. Walter E. Washington
CHAPTER
Mrs. Sterling Tucker
35TH ANNIVERSARY
Advisory Committee
The Honorable Chester Carter:
Mrs. J. Edward Day
Mrs. Marian Jackson
Mrs. Jerry A. Moore, Jr.
Mrs. John A. Nevius
Mrs. C. Swann Weber
Chairman
Mrs. Olive C. Graham
Let's work, let's play,
Co-Chairmen
Mrs. Charlotte Chapman
Let's live together.
Mrs. Julia Tutt
GEFURE R. FORD LIBA
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 4, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: NANCY RUWE
FROM:
STAN SCOTT HR
SUBJECT:
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Would recommend First Lady's involvement in this
event with this group. The organization is one of
the most creditable and charitable in nation in
minarity community.
Attachment
SEAL Rx FORD
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
WASHINGTON, D. C. CHAPTER
Firm Regretted
4521 16th Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20011
by phone 10-10-75
July 29, 1975
SR
TO MRS. GRIHA
PRESIDENT
BY PHIONE:
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
Mrs. William R. Hyde
- BF PROBABLY CANNOT
The White House
ATTEND , BUTWO will
VICE PRESIDENT
Washington, D. C. 20500
LETTHEM KNOW
Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell
CLOSER To DATE:
Dear Mrs. Ford
- BF WLL SEND:
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
-NOTE FOR TEOGRAM
Dr. Pearl Watson Boschulte
-AUTO, STEEL ENGR
The Washington, D. C. Chapter of Jack & Jill of
THE 1975 CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
America, Inc is planning a major fund raising event&
HONORARY CHAIRMEN
The Jack and Jill Christmas Shoppe and Luncheon to be
His Excellency Ambassador of
held at the Shoreham Americana Hotel on November 7 & 8
the Bahamas & Mrs. L.B. Johnson
1975. Proceeds from this event have been earmarked to
HONORARY COMMITTEE
use in our Chapter's on-going charitable projects.
Mrs. Walter Fauntroy
projects directed at helping children and teenagers.
Mrs. Walter E. Washington
This is a first of its kind for our Chapter. We would
Mrs. Sterling Tucker
be honored to have you attend this event.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Honorable Chester Carter
We need your participation in this effort. First
Mrs. J. Edward Day
we are asking you to write a greeting for The Souvenir
Mrs. Marian Jackson
Mrs. Donald W. Jeffries Cress TO
Program Book on the occasion of our first Jack and Jil
Mrs. Jerry A. Moore PRINTTHIS
Christmas Shoppe. Second, we are asking you to donate
Mrs. John A. Nevius
an article (preferably patchwork) for auction in the
WEEK
Mrs. C. Swan Weber
Christmas Shoppe.
No. STEEL ENGROVING THOUGH
CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Hayward J. Graham, Jr.
Your contribution will be utilized to sponsor a
playroom on the Pediatric Ward of the new Howard
CO-CHAIRMEN
University Hospital. Indeed, this is an important
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
and timely undertaking. The National Foundation of
Mrs. Walter C. Tutt
Jack and Jill of America will also benefit from your
SECRETARY
contribution. Our aim is to create a better tomorrow
Mrs. Essex C. Noel III
for our children. Your participation will certainly
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
insure this goal.
Mrs. Winfred Mundle
Knowing of your interest and love for children,
TREASURER
in October we would like to present you with a gift
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
from The Christmas Shoppe made by the children of
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Jack and Jill. If you have any questions, please
Mrs. Ronald Bland
feel free to contact us.
Mrs. John Brown
Mrs. Walter Brown
Mrs. William Brown, Its
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. John J.F. Clark
apal TS. Hade
Mrs. Ronald Dellums
Mrs. William R. Hyde, Presid
Dr. Roselyn P. Epps
Mrs. Alfred Jackson
Inp. Hayward d. Grahe
Mrs. Mordecai Johnson, Jr.
Mrs. Hayward J. Graham, Cha
Mrs. Beatrice Millen
Mrs. Charles B. Rangel
R.
Mrs. Hyde - 723-6374
BERALD
FORD
Mrs. Stanley Scott
Dr. Eva Rose Townes
Mrs. Henry S. Wicker
Mrs. Graham - 882-8540
LIBRARY
sheila
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
PETER SORUM
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Action Memo
Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-house invitation:
EVENT: Visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial Library (D.C.
Public Library)
ACCOM-
PANIED BY: Approximately 18 children from the D.C. Chapter of Jack
and Jill of America, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, January 14, 1976
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Martin Luther King Memorial Library
901 G Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: Dr. Hardy R. Franklin, Librarian, Martin Luther King Library
O: 727-1101
H: 575-1694
PRESS CONTACT: Mr. Larry Molumby, 727-3036
COMMENTS: One of the first invitations Mrs. Ford received upon
becoming First Lady was an invitation, as a new resident
of the District of Columbia, to visit the Martin Luther
King Memorial Library. Although Mrs. Ford was unable
to do this immediately, the Library was happy to leave
this as an open invitation. With the approach of
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Thursday,
January 15th, Mrs. Ford would like to visit these new
facilities (designed by Mies vander Rohe) and will take
with her approximately 18 children from the D.C. Chapter
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
&
FORD
Jack and Jill is a national non-profit service organization
dedicated to the interests of children. The Washington
Chapter was founded in 1940. It's membership consists
-2-
of children (ages 3-19) and their parents. The purpose
of Jack and Jill is to create a medium of contact for
children and to provide for them an educational, cultural,
civic, recreational, and social program and to seek for
all children the same advantages and opportunities.
Mrs. Ford served as Honorary Chairman of Jack and Jill's
Christmas Shop Luncheon on behalf of their program
throughout the city.
The President of the D.C. Chapter is Mrs. Opal Hyde
(723-6374). She will make the contacts with the
children and their parents. The children will arrive
in cars via the Southwest Gate by 2:30. They then will
transfer into White House vans for their outing to the
Library. If possible, I think Mrs. Ford would like to
ride in the vans with the children. Dr. Franklin suggests
that of particular interest to Mrs. Ford at the time
of the tour of the Library would be the childrens section,
the black studies section, and the section of services for
the homebound and handicapped. At the conclusion of the
tour, simple refreshments will be served at the Library.
Mrs. Ford and the children will then return to the
White House where the children will transfer into their
cars and depart.
Ms. Lola Johnson-Singletary, Vice President, Board of
Library Trustees, has been very helpful. She originally
extended the invitation and has had some good ideas in
preparation for this visit Her phone numbers are:
O: 727-3090, H: 723-2100. The file is attached.
Thank you.
C: BF Staff
Red Cavaney
William Nicholson
John Calhoun
Rex Scouten
Staircase
GERALD R. FORD LIBRA.
BF PENDING To Consider
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Jan. 15 M.L.King B-Day
April 13-19 Natl.Lib.Wk.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
DR. ALBERT W. ATWOOD
(PRESIDENT EMERITUS)
DR. FRANCIS A. GREGORY
PRESIDENT
MS. LOLA JOHNSON SINGLETARY
VICE-PRESIDENT
BENJAMIN F. AMOS
JOHN C. HAZEL
November 19, 1974
MRS. ROBERT C. MITCHELL
MRS. WALLACE M. YATER
THE HON. JOSEPH P. YELDELL
DR. HARDY R. FRANKLIN
SECRETARY-TREASURER
AND DIRECTOR
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
The White House
Washington, D.C.
ATTN: Ms. Susan Porter.
Dear Mrs. Ford:
Thank you for accepting our invitation to visit the Martin Luther King
Memorial Library.
The first event that you might be interested in will be the formal opening
of the Library's telephone/teletype service as part of "Deaf Awareness
Week" on December 3, 1974 at 12:00 Noon in the lobby of the Martin Luther
King Memorial Library. This service will make it possible for hearing-
impaired people who have TTY equipment in their homes to call the Library
for information on almost any subject.
Throughout the week, there will be a booth where information about deafness
will be given out, mini-lessons in sign language will be conducted, videotapes
will be shown, and special devices used by the hearing-impaired will be demo-
strated.
We would be greatly honored if you could be with us for this occasion. If you
cannot visit us at this time, perhaps you would consider placing the first
FORD
on the TTY from the White House. Gallaudet College has offered to lend
special equipment for that purpose.
DISCUSSED BY
PHONE; KEEP IN
MIND: LOOKS GOOD.
901 G STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
2
Other occasions for visiting the Public Library would be our annual observance
of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday on January 15 or National Library Week,
April 13 - April 19.
Inasmuch as time ishort, I would appreciate hearing from you soon regarding
the December 3 date. You may prefer to have someone call me at 629-4337
or 629-4348.
Sincerely yours,
Ms. Lola Johnson Singletary Singhtery
Vice President
Board of Library Trustees
SEALD R. FORD LIBRAS - .
November 12, 1974
For Immediate Release
"DEAF AWARENESS WEEK"
AT MARTIN LUTHER KING LIBRARY
"Deaf Awareness Week" will be observed by the District of
Columbia Public Library, December 2-6. The formal opening of the
Library's special teletype/telephone service and a week-long series
of demonstrations and exhibits in the lobby of the Martin Luther King
Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W., will be the main features of
the observance.
Beginning at noon December 3, persons with hearing impairment
who have TTY equipment in their homes will be able to call the Library
at 727-2255 for information on almost any subject.
Ms. Alice Hagemeyer, an employee of the Library who is deaf her-
self, has spearheaded efforts to make library services more accessible
to people with hearing impairment. "The greatest difficulty for deaf
people," she says, "is hearing people who do not understand their
silent world. Through education of the hearing, the invisible barrier
of deafness can be broken. "
As a first step to educate hearing people who work for the Library,
Ms. Hagemeyer and Ms. Ida Mapes have been conducting classes for library
employees not only in sign language, but in all the human factors that
hearing people need to be aware of when communicating with the deaf.
Through the efforts of Ms. Hagemeyer and her committee, the Library
hopes to make all its employees more aware of "the most misunderstood
GERALD R. FORD LIB
of all handicaps" and to provide positive steps to remove as many
barriers as possible to the use of library services by the deaf.
Moreover, almost all library patrons will find themselves, at
some time in their lives, concerned about deafness. They may have
deaf children themselves. They may know deaf people as co-workers,
classmates, customers, renters, voters, carpool riders, etc.
Through "Deaf Awareness Week" the Library will provide infor-
mation and education through demonstrations of a clock with a flash
fight alarm, a door bell with a light signal, a device to warn a
parent when a baby is crying and many other aids to make hearing
people more sensitive to the daily life-situations of deaf people.
There will also be mini-lessons in sign language.
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For further information, call:
Lawrence E. Molumby
727-1186
543-5671
7-12
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
DR. ALBERT W. ATWOOD
(PRESIDENT EMERITUS)
DR. FRANCIS A. GREGORY
PRESIDENT
September 9, 1974
MS. LOLA JOHNSON SINGLETARY
VICE-PRESIDENT
BENJAMIN F. AMOS
JOHN C. HAZEL
MRS. ROBERT C. MITCHELL
MRS. JAMES M. NEWMYER
MILFORD F. SCHWARTZ
MRS. WALLACE M. YATER
THE HON. JOSEPH P. YELDELL
Mrs. Gerald Ford
HENRY E. BATES, JR.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
The White House
they would
AND ACTING DIRECTOR
Washington, D.C.
happy skeep
Dear Mrs. Ford:
open SP.
Welcome to Washington not only as First Lady, but particularly
as a new resident of our city. We hope you will utilize the
Sept 17
facilities and programs of the District of Columbia Public
1972
Library. Our Board of Library Trustees, our new Director,
Dr. Hardy R. Franklin, and our library system personnel would
be honored to receive you as our special guest and to have you
tour our central facility, the Martin Luther King Memorial
Library at 901 G Street, N.W.
To the
We would like you to come and visit with us and hope that in the
Mertin
near future, you will respond favorably, letting us know your
preference for dates and times. The King Memorial Library is
v.
open from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M., Monday through Friday,
and from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., Saturdays.
(ism)
Library public relations will certainly be enhanced should you
accept our invitation. Additionally, we are sure the Public
Library's services are personally of interest to you.
Sincerely yours,
me wit ctistric The
Ms. Lola Johnson-Singletary
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727-HH
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OFFICE : 629-4348
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FILE ON
JACK AND JILL
Children -
plea to at
FORD 2. DERALD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 9, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
SUSAN PORTER
FROM:
STAN SCOTT If
SUBJECT:
Jack and Jill
Christmas Shoppe
Luncheon
Would recommend The First Lady's involvement
in this event with this group. The organization
is one of the most creditable and charitable in the nation
in the minority community.
Attachment
DEPALD R. FORD
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
WASHINGTON, D. C. CHAPTER
PRESIDENT
4521 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Mrs. William R. Hyde
Washington, D.C. 20011
October 7, 1975
VICE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
The White House
Dr. Pearl Watson Boschulte
Washington, D.C. 20500
THE 1975 CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
Dear Mrs. Ford:
HONORARY CHAIRMEN
His Excellency Ambassador of
was
the Bahamas & Mrs. L.B. Johnson
We would be pleased to have you attend the
REGR
Jack and Jill Christmas Shoppe Luncheon as our
BY PLIO-
honored guest.
BY S.R
HONORARY COMMITTEE
10/10/7
Mrs. Walter Fauntroy
Mrs. Walter E. Washington
Mrs. Sterling Tucker
On behalf of the D.C. Chapter of Jack and Jill,
I would like to thank you for the lovely greeting
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
you sent us for our Souvenir Program Book. Also,
The Honorable Chester Carter
we appreciate the beautiful autographed steel en-
Mrs. J. Edward Day
Mrs. Marian Jackson
graving of the White House.
Mrs. Donald W. Jeffries
Mrs. Jerry A. Moore
As I indicated to you in my previous letter,
Mrs. John A. Nevius
we would like to present you with a gift from the
Mrs. C. Swan Weber
children of Jack and Jill. Would it be convenient
CHAIRMAN
to do so sometime during the week of October 27th?
Mrs. Hayward J. Graham, Jr.
Our fund raising event is sure to be successful
CQ-CHAIRMEN
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
with your support.
Mrs. Walter C. Tutt
SECRETARY
Mrs. Essex C. Noel III
Speed Sincerely, B.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Mrs. Winfred Mundle
Opal B. Hyde, President
TREASURER
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
Oline C. Graham/13
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Olive C. Graham, Chairman
Mrs. Ronald Bland
Mrs. John Brown
Mrs. Walter Brown
Mrs. Hyde - 723-6374
Mrs. William Brown, Jr.
Mrs. Graham - 882-8540
Mrs. John J.F. Clark
Mrs. Ronald Dellums
Dr. Roselyn P. Epps
MIS. Alfred Jackson
Mrs. Mordecai Johnson, Jr.
BIT GERALD R. FORD
Mrs. Beatrice Millen
Mrs. Charles B. Rangel
Mrs. Stanley Scott
Dr. Eva Rose Townes
Mrs. Henry S. Wicker
PROGRAMS and PROJECTS
Yearly contribution to Jack and Jill of America
Foundation
Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
Freedmen's Hospital (Astro turf for Pediatric
playground)
The National Organization was founded in 1938
Publication of "The Mentally III Child, a Guide
in Philadelphia as a nonprofit service organization
for Parents."
dedicated to the interests of children It was in-
D. Youth Chorale
corporated in 1946 under the laws of the State of
Delaware. and now consists of 138 chapters.
D.C. Youth Orchestra
The Washington; D.C. Chapter of Jack and Jill ages
Mary Bethune Memorial
of America, Incorporated, was founded in 1940
Membership consists of children (ages 3-19 years)
6-8/44
Area B. Community Mental Health
and their parents.
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The Information Center for Handicapped
18-12-14
Children
The purpose of Jack and Jill, Inc., is to create a
medium of contact for children and to provide for
Stoddard Baptist Home
them a constructive educational, cultural, civic,
This
Northwest Settlement House
recreational and social program. It seeks for all
children the same advantages and opportunities.
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girls
Washington Speech and Hearing
It supports all National legislation aimed at bet-
tering the condition of all children. Its national
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
service arm is the Jack and Jill of America Foun-
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dation, Incorporated in Cook County, Illinois in
1968.
Although the entire family unit constitutes the
membership. the mothers are the primary work-
chrmics cochin.
Fund Raising Projects for 1975
ing members. Work by every member is performed
on a voluntary basis.
Jack prodults
Benefit at Folger Theater
March 2. 1975
The Jack and Jill Christmas Shoppe
Shoreham Americana Hotel
November 7 and 8, 1975
SEAL R. FORD
WASHINGTON, D.C. CHAPTER
OFFICERS
President
Opal B. Hyde
Jack & Jill of America
Vice President
Gwendolyn Mitchell
National President Dr. Pearl Watson Boschulte
INCORPORATED
Corresponding Secretary
Sarah Brown
Recording Secretary
Delphine Martin
Financial Secretary
Regina Curry
Treasurer
Florence Scott
Historian
Lois Hopson
Parliamentarian
Beatrice Millen
CHRISTMAS SHOPPE COMMITTEE
Honorary Chairmen
His Excellency The Ambassador of the
Commonwealth of The Bahamas
and Mrs. L. B. Johnson
Honorary Committee
Mrs. Walter Fauntroy
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Mrs. Walter E. Washington
CHAPTER
Mrs. Sterling Tucker
35TH ANNIVERSARY
Advisory Committee
The Honorable Chester Carter
Mrs. J. Edward Day
Mrs. Marian Jackson
Mrs. Jerry A. Moore, Jr.
Mrs. John A. Nevius
Mrs. C. Swann Weber
Chairman
Mrs. Olive C. Graham
Let's work, let's play,
Co-Chairmen
Mrs. Charlotte Chapman
Let's live together.
Mrs, Julia Tutt
SERALD
R.
LISEART GROUP
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 4,1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: NANCY RUWE
FROM:
STAN SCOTT HR
SUBJECT:
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Would recommend First Lady's involvement in this
event with this group. The organization is one of
the most creditable and charitable in nation in
minority community.
Attachment
GERALD R. FORD
LIBRARY
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
WASHINGTON, D. C. CHAPTER
Firm Regrette
4521 16th Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20011
by phone 10-10-75
July 29, 1975
SR
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BY PHIONE:
PRESIDENT
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford™
Mrs. William R. Hyde
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The White House
ATTEND, BUTWO will
VICE PRESIDENT
Washington, D. C. 20500
LET THEN KNOW
Mrs. Robert c. Mitchell
CLOSER TO DATE:
Dear Mrs. Ford:
- BF WLC SEND:
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
NOTE FOR FEDGRAM
Dr. Pearl Watson Boschulte
-AUTO, STEEL ENGR
The Washington, D. C. Chapter of Jack & Jill of
THE 1975 CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
America, Inc., is planning a major fund raising event
HONORARY CHAIRMEN
The Jack and Jill Christmas Shoppe and Luncheon to be
His Excellency Ambassador of
held at the Shoreham Americana Hotel on November 7 & 8
the Bahamas & Mrs. L.B. Johnson
1975. Proceeds from this event have been earmarked to
HONORARY COMMITTEE
use in our Chapter's on going charitable projects
Mrs. Walter Fauntroy
projects directed at helping children and teenagers.
Mrs. Walter E. Washington
This is a first of its kind for our Chapter. We would
Mrs. Sterling Tucker
be honored to have you attend this event.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Honorable Chester Carter
We need your participation in this effort. Firs
Mrs. J. Edward Day
we are asking you to write a greeting for The Souveni,
Mrs. Marian Jackson
Mrs. Donald W. Jeffries (TES to
Program Book on the occasion of our first Jack and Jil
Mrs. Jerry A. Moore PRINT THIS
Christmas Shoppe. Second, we are asking you to donate
Mrs. John A. Nevius
an article (preferably patchwork) for auction in the
WEEK
Mrs. C. Swan Weber:
Christmas Shoppe.
No.
STEEL
ENGROVING
THOUGH
CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Hayward J. Graham, Jr.
Your contribution will be utilized to sponsor a
playroom on the Pediatric Ward of the new Howard
CO-CHAIRMEN
University Hospital. Indeed, this is an important
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
and timely undertaking. The National Foundation of
Mrs. Walter C. Tutt
Jack and Jill of America will also benefit from your
SECRETARY
contribution. Our aim is to create a better tomorrow
Mrs. Essex C. Noel III
for our children. Your participation will certainly
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
insure this goal.
Mrs. Winfred Mundle
Knowing of your interest and love for children,
TREASURER
in October we would like to present you with a gift
Mrs. Clinton W. Chapman
from The Christmas Shoppe made by the children of
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Jack and Jill. If you have any questions, please
Mrs. Ronald Bland
feel free to contact us.
Mrs. John Brown
Mrs. Walter Brown
Mrs. William Brown, Jr.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. John J.F. Clark
epal TS. Hade
Mrs. Ronald Dellums
Mrs. William R. Hyde, Presid
Dr. Roselyn P. Epps
Mrs. Alfred Jackson
Inp. Hayward d. Graho
Mrs. Mordecai Johnson, Jr.
Mrs. Hayward J. Graham, Cha
Mrs. Beatrice Millen
Mrs. Charles B. Rangel
Mrs. Stanley Scott
Mrs. Hyde - 723-6374
SEALD R. FORD LIB.
Dr. Eva Rose Townes
Mrs. Henry S. Wicker
Mrs. Graham - 882-8540
For immediate release
Monday, Jan. 12, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ford will visit the Martin King Memorial Library Wednesday,
Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. with about 18 Washington-area school children.
The visit is in remembrance of the late Dr. King's birthday Jan. 15.
Mrs. Ford and the children will tour the Black Studies division of
the library: the Special Services division (for the blind, physically
handicapped, institutionalized and homebound); and the Childrens
Room.
She will be met at curbside by Dr. Francis Gregory, president of
the board of trustees of the Library. Dr. Gregory will escort her
to the main lobby of the library, where she will be met by Lola
Johnson-Singletary. vice president of the board of trustees; and
Dr. Hardy Franklin, director of the DC Public Library System.
Dr. Franklin will give Mrs. Ford a briefing on the library and guide
her on tour.
Mrs. Ford will be accompanied by 18 children of the DC chapter of
Jack and Jill of America. Ranging in age from 6-8, the children take
part in the programs sponsored by Jack and Jill, a national non-profit
service organization whose purpose is to "create a medium of contact
for children and provide for them a constructive educational, cultural,
civic, recreational and social program. IT Mrs. Ford served as
honorary chairman for the group's Christmas Shop Luncheon to benefit
their program.
The Library is the main building of the District of Columbia Public
Library System. Located at 901 G Street NW, the building was dedicated
in 1972.
Mrs. Ford's visit will precede other observances of Dr. King's birthday
at the Library. There will be a special concert and exhibit opening the
evening of Mrs. Ford's visit and the city's official celebration and film
showings on January 15.
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press note: óther identifications - Mrs. Ford will be met in the Black
FORD LIBRA
Studies division by Mrs. Kathy Hooker; in the Special Services Division
by Grace Lyons and in the Childrens Room by Mrs. Barbara Geyger.
Press pickup in press lobby at 2:30 p.m. Television crews and
photographers may wish to precede to main lobby of library (G Street
entrance).
For immediate release
Monday, Jan. 12, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ford will visit the Martin King Memorial Library Wednesday,
Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. with about 18 Washington-area school children.
The visit is in remembrance of the late Dr. King's birthday Jan. 15.
Mrs. Ford and the children will tour the Black Studies division of
the library: the Special Services division (for the blind, physically
handicapped, institutionalized and homebound); and the Childrens
Room.
She will be met at curbside-by Dr. Francis Gregory, president of
the board of trustees of the Library. Dr. Gregory will escort her
to the main Iobby of the library, where she will be met by Lola
Johnson-Singletary, vice president of the board of trustees; and
Dr. Hardy Franklin, director of the DC Public Library System.
Dr. Franklin will give Mrs. Ford a briefing on the library and guide
her on her tour
Mrs. Ford will be accompanied by 18 children of the DC chapter of
Jack and Jill of America. Ranging in age from 6-8, the children take
part in the programs sponsored by Jack and Jill, a national non-profit
service organization whose purpose is to "create a medium of contact
for children and provide for them a constructive educational, cultural,
civic, recreational and social program. IT Mrs. Ford served as
honorary chairman for the group's Christmas Shop Luncheon to benefit
their program.
The Library is the main building of the District of Columbia Public
Library System. Located at 901 G Street NW, the building was dedicated
in 1972.
Mrs. Ford's visit will precede other observances of Dr. King's birthday
at the Library. There will be a special concert and exhibit opening the
evening of Mrs. Ford's visit and the city's official celebration and film
showings on January 15.
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press note: other identifications Mrs. Ford will be met in the Black
Studies division by Mrs. Kathy Hooker; in the Special Services Division FORD
by Grace Lyons and in the Childrens Room by Mrs. Barbara Geyger.
Library
Press pickup in press lobby at 2:30 p.m. Television crews and
photographers may wish to precede to main lobby of library (G Street
entrance).
Monday, Jan. 12, 1976
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ford will visit the Martin King Memorial Library Wednesday,
Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. with about 18 Washington-area school children.
The visit is in remembrance of the late Dr. King's birthday Jan-15.
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Mrs. Ford and the children will tour the Black Studies division of
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the library; the Special Services division (for the blind, physically
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handicapped, institutionalized and homebound); and the Childrens
Room.
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She will be met at curbside by Dr. Francis Gregory, president of
the board of trustees of the Library. Dr. Gregory will escort her
to the main lobby of the library, where she will be mèt by Lola
Johnson-Singletary, vice president of the board of trustees; and
Dr. Hardy Franklin, director of the DC Public Library System.
Dr. Franklin will give Mrs. Ford a briefing on the library and guide
her on her tour
Mrs. Ford will be accompanied by 18 children of the DC chapter of
Jack and Jill of America. Ranging in age from 6-8, the children take
part in the programs sponsored by Jack and Jill, a national non-profit
service organization whose purpose is to "create a medium of contact
for children and provide for them a constructive educational, cultural,
civic, recreational and social program.' Mrs. Ford served as
honorary chairman for the group's Christmas Shop Luncheon to benefit
their program.
The Library is the main building of the District of Columbia Public
Library System. Located at 901 G Street NW, the building was dedicated
in 1972.
Mrs. Ford's visit will precede other observances of Dr. King's birthday
at the Library. There will be a special concert and exhibit opening the
evening of Mrs. Ford's visit and the city's official celebration and film
showings on January 15.
####
press note: óther identifications Mrs. Ford will be met in the Black
Studies division by Mrs. Kathy Hooker; in the Special Services Division
by Grace Lyons and in the Childrens Room by Mrs. Barbara Geyger.
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FORD
DERATO
Press pickup in press lobby at 2:30 p.m. Television crews and
photographers may wish to precede to main lobby of library (G Street
entrance).
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. F ORD
VIA:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
PETER SORUM
SUBJECT:
YOUR VISIT TO THE MARTIN
LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Wednesday, January 14, 1976
Attached at TAB A is the proposed schedule for the subject event.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
BACKGROUND
One of the first invitations you received upon becoming First Lady
was an invitation, as a new resident of the District of Columbia,
to visit the Martin Luther King Memorial Library which is the
main building of the District of Columbia Public Library System.
You will be joined for this visit by children from Jack and Jill,
Inc., a national non-profit service organization dedicated to the
interest of children. As your guests, the children will join you
on the South Grounds and accompany you to the Library. Following
the tour, the children will return with you to the White House for
refreshments.
The tour will begin in the Black Studies Division of the Library
where preparations are being completed for the observance of Dr.
King's birthday on January 15th and Black History month (February).
You will then see the Special Services Division which serves the
Blind, physically handicapped, homebound, and institutionalized
client. You will conclude your tour in the Childrens Division where
a short program has been arranged for you and your guests. Prior
to departure, Dr. Hardy L. Franklin, Director of the Library System,
will offer you the opportunity to sign your own Library Card
1/12/76
11:15 am
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
MRS. FORD'S VISIT TO THE
MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Wednesday, January 14, 1976
2:45 pm
Children from Jack and Jill arrive
South Grounds and board motorcade.
2:50 pm
Mrs. Ford boards motorcade on South Grounds.
NOTE: Mrs. Ford will ride
with some of the children in
a van.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
MOTORCADE DEPARTS South Grounds en route
Martin Luther King Memorial Library (901 G
Street, N. W.).
[Driving time: 10 minutes]
3:00 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Martin Luther King
Memorial Library.
Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Dr. Francis Gregory, President,
Board of Trustees, D.C. Library System
Mrs. Ford and the children, escorted by Dr. Gregory,
proceed to main entrance of the Library where Dr.
Gregory will introduce:
Mrs. Lola Johnson-Singletary, Board
Vice President
Dr. Hardy L. Franklin, Director, D.C.
Library System
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
of
FORD
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3:05 pm
Mrs. Ford and the children, escorted by Dr.
Franklin, enter the Library and hang their coats
in the coat area.
3:10 pm
Mrs. Ford and the children, escorted by Dr.
Franklin, proceed to Black Studies Division.
NOTE: En route, Dr. Franklin
will point out a bust of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. given in memory
of Congressman Joseph R. Resnick
by his widow.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
3:15 pm
Mrs. Ford and the children, escorted by Dr.
Franklin, arrive Black Studies Division and are
met by:
Mrs. Kathy Hooker, Divison Chief,
Black Studies
Mrs. Hooker will provide a brief explanation
of the Division's activities.
3:20 pm
Mrs. Ford and the children, escorted by Dr.
Franklin, depart Black Studies Division en route
Special Services Division (2nd Floor via elevator).
NOTE: Most of the children
will be escorted to the Children's
Division for the special program.
3:25 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Dr. Franklin, arrives
Special Services Division where she will be met by:
Miss Grace Lyons, Division Chief,
Special Services
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Miss Lyons will provide a brief explanation
of the Divisions' programs and activities.
Mrs. Ford will be shown a tactile display,
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current periodicals, two Braille
10 & # H.
and a large print copy of the New
Testament.
3:30 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Dr. Franklin, departs
Special Services Division en route Children's
Division.
3:32 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Dr. Franklin, arrives
Childrens Division where she will be met by:
Mrs. Barbara Geyger, Division
Chief, Childrens Division
Mrs. Geyger will offer a brief
explanation of the Division's operation.
3:35 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Dr. Franklin, proceeds
to the Story Telling Room to rejoin the children
for a special "Penny Theatre" presentation.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
3:40 pm
Mrs. Ford and the children, escorted by Dr.
Franklin, depart Story Telling Room en route
main lobby.
3:45 pm
Mrs. Ford and the children, escorted by Dr.
Franklin, arrive main lobby.
NOTE: Mrs. Ford may wish
to assist the children in getting
their coats.
Mrs. Ford proceeds to the information desk to
secure her library card by signing the form.
of
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
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Mr. Millicent Yate - menser - Bd. accompaned
Mrs.F.
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3:50 pm
Mrs. Ford and the children bid farewell and
proceed to motorcade for boarding.
NOTE: Assignments as on
arrival. Mrs. Ford will ride
in the van with the children.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
3:55 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Martin Luther King
Memorial Library en route South Grounds.
[Driving time: 10 minutes]
4:05 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES South Grounds.
Mrs. Ford and her guests proceed inside for
refreshments.
SERIAL & FORD
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
901 G STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
LARRY MOLUMBY
543.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY SERVICE 727-1186
5671
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTORY
Martin Luther King Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W.
For information, Phone: 727-1111
Anacostia
727-1329 Good Hope Road & 18th St., S.E.
Benning
727-1333
Benning Rd. near Minnesota Ave., N.E.
Capitol View
727-1337
Central Ave. & 50th St., S.E.
Chevy Chase
727-1341
Connecticut Ave. near McKinley St., N.W.
Cleveland Park
727-1345
Connecticut Ave. & Macomb St., N.W.
Fort Davis
727-1349
Alabama Ave. & 37th St., S.E.
Georgetown
727-1353
Wisconsin Ave. & R St., N.W.
Langston
727-1357
701 24th St., N.E.
Mt. Pleasant
727-1361
16th & Lamont Sts., N.W.
Northeast
727-1365
Maryland Ave. & 7th St., N.E.
Palisades
727-1369
49th & V Sts., N.W.
Petworth
727-1373
Georgia Ave. & Upshur St., N.W.
R.L. Christian
727-1347
1007 H St., N.E.
Southeast
727-1377
7th & D Sts., S.E.
Southwest
727-1381
Wesley Place & K St., S.W.
Sursum Corda
727-1348
1112 First Terrace, N.W.
Takoma Park
727-1385
5th & Cedar Sts., N.W.
Tenley-Friendship
727-1389
Wisconsin Ave. & Albemarle St., N.W.
Trinidad
727-1351
1603 Montello Ave., N.E.
Washington Highlands
727-1393
Atlantic St. & South Capitol Terr., S.W.
Watha T. Daniel
727-1228
8th St. & Rhode Island Ave., N.W.
West End
727-1397
24th & L Sts., N.W.
Woodridge
727-1401 Rhode Island Ave. & 18th St., N.E.
D.C. Public Libraries serve the community with:
FREE MEETING ROOMS
METROBUS PASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
VOTER REGISTRATION
(For more information, call or visit your branch)
City Observance
of the Birthday of Dr. King
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: We Remember
January 15, 1976, at 10:00 AM
MAIN LOBBY
Martin Luther King Memorial Library
BIOGRAPHY:
Born: Atlanta, Georgia
January 15, 1929
Led Bus Boycott
Montgomery, Alabama 1955-56
"By his ability to reason, his
power of memory, and his gift of
Participated in founding of the
imagination, man transcends time
Southern Christian Leadership
and space. As marvelous as are
Conference - January, 1957
the stars is the mind of man that
studies them."
March on Washington -
August, 1963
-from STRENGTH TO LOVE
Organized Civil Rights Protest
Selma, Alabama - March, 1965
"Education and learning
Received Nobel Peace Prize
have become tools for
December, 1964
shaping the future and
not devices of privilege
Demonstrated for Memphis
for an exclusive few.
Municipal Workers Strike
Behind this spiritual
April, 1968
explosion is the shatter-,
ing of a material atom."
Assassinated: Memphis, Tennessee
April 4, 1968
-from I HAVE A DREAM
Național Day of Mourning
proclaimed by
Special bookmarks and reading lists about
President Lyndon Johnson
Dr. King will be available in all branches
April 7, 1968
of the District of Columbia Public Library.
The following Programs of the District of
THE LIBRARY FOR THE ARTS presents:
Columbia Public Library are open to every-
The D.C. YOUTH ORCHESTRA BRASS ENSEMBLE,
one free of charge.
under the direction of Mr. William Penn,
will present a concert in honor of Dr.
For further information, please call the
Martin Luther King, Jr., on the eve of
individual branch libraries or divisions
his birthday.
within the Martin Luther King Memorial
Library.
WEDNESDAY, January 14, at 7:00 PM
MAIN LOBBY.
MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
de public
LIBRARY
901 G Street, N.W.
ARTS
727-1111
WEDNESDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS AT NOON-Rm.216
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The Great Radio Comedians
PUBLIC LIBRARY INVITE YOU TO THE MONTHLY
Captain Mom
BOARD MEETING
Frank Film
Martin Luther King Memorial Library
14
Ladies and Gentlemen:
901 G Street, N.W.
Mr. Leonard Cohen
January 14, 1975
Hello Mustache
5:00 PM - Auditorium A-5
This Is the Home of Mrs. Levant
Graham
FILM - A captioned film for the DEAF only,
will be shown, FRIDAY, January 9, from
21
Rembrandt Van Rijn: A Self-Portrait
12:30 to 2:00 PM, Room 216.
Eye of the Storm
(For information call, 727-1186)
Neighbors
Brown Wolf
FALL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN - Presented by
the Children's Division, Room 200.
28
Eleanor Roosevelt
Emerging Woman
Preschool - TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY morn-
Though I Walk Through the Valley
ings. (Please call for appointment)
After-School Film Showings (School-Age)
THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS. (Please call for
appointment)
Saturday Films for Children (All Ages)
2:00 PM
(For appointments call, 727-1248)
SLIMNASTIC CLASSES
Conducted by Ms. Mary Ann Bailer, Coop-
erative Extension Service, Federal City
College. MONDAYS, 12 N to 1:00 PM,
Room 443.
ANACOSTIA BRANCH
727-1329
CAPITOL VIEW BRANCH
727-1337
Good Hope Road & 18th Street, S.E.
Central Ave. & 50th St., S.E.
"AFICTIONADO" READING CLUB - Grades 6-8
SLIMNASTIC CLASSES - 6:30 to 7:30 PM
2nd and 4th MONDAY at 4:00 PM
TUESDAYS
READING ROUND-UP CLUB - Grades 3-5
BASIC NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES
1st and 3rd MONDAY at 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
PRESCHOOL HOUR - TUESDAYS at 10:30 AM
PICTURE BOOK HOUR - 10:30 AM
WEDNESDAYS
FILM PROGRAM - School-Age Children
Call for dates and time.
PRESCHOOL FILMS - 10:30 AM
THURSDAYS
ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP
Call for dates and time.
CHEVY CHASE BRANCH 727-1341
SLIMNASTIC CLASSES - Conducted by Ms. Mary
Connecticut Ave. nr. McKinley St., N.W.
Ann Bailer, Cooperative Extension Ser-
"TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION" - Lecture
vice, Federal City College. THURSDAYS,
MONDAY, January 5, at 7:15 PM
12 N to 1:00 PM
(Every 1st Monday of each month)
"BE A MORE BEAUTIFUL YOU" - Conducted by
INVESTMENTS, TAXES, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE
Ms. Catherine Dodson, Federal City Col-
PLANNING - a series of educational sem-
lege. Grooming and Clothing selection
inars. MONDAYS, January 12, 19, & 26, at
program for Girls: Ages 11-15.
7:00 PM.
WEDNESDAYS at 4:00 PM.
PICTURE BOOK TIME
BENNING BRANCH
727-1333
WEDNESDAYS at 3:30 PM, Ages 3-5
Benning Rd. near Minnesota Ave., N.E.
FRIDAYS at 10:30 AM, Ages 2½-5
CLEVELAND PARK BRANCH
727-1345
PRESCHOOL MOVIES - 10:00 AM
TUESDAYS, January 13 and 27
Connecticut Avenue & Macomb Street, N.W.
PRESCHOOL FILM PROGRAM
BOOK CLUB - 3:30 PM
TUESDAYS at 10:30 AM
WEDNESDAY, January 14
FORT DAVIS BRANCH
727-1349
CHESS CLUB - 3:30 PM
Alabama Ave. & 37th St., S,E.
THURSDAY, January 15
"T M'' (Transcendental Meditation) - Lecture
TERRARIUM CLUB - 3:30 PM
Conducted by Mr. Freddie Robertson of
WEDNESDAY, January 22
the Transcendental Meditation Center.
MONDAY, January 19, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES - Films & Stories
TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 AM
SCHOOL-AGE ACTIVITIES - Films, Stories &
Crafts. TUESDAYS at 3:30 PM
FORT DAVIS BRANCH (Contd.)
MT. PLEASANT BRANCH (Contd.)
SLIMNASTIC CLASSES - Conducted by Ms. Mary
(For information about the Basic Sewing
Ann Bailer, Cooperative Extension Ser-
Class call, 727-2004)
vice, Federal City College. WEDNESDAYS,
7:30 to 8:30 PM.
GRATIS - Clases de Costura Basica conducidas
por Ms. Hazel Aldama. Miercoles y Jueves
PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
de 3:00 a 5:00 PM Segundo Piso. Presen-
WEDNESDAYS at 1:30 PM
tado por D.C. Extension Service del Fed-
eral City College. (Si necesita informa-
GEORGETOWN BRANCH
727-1353
ción llame al 727-2004)
Wisconsin Ave. & R St., N.W.
FREE EXERCISE COURSES FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS
PICTURE BOOK TIME - Preschoolers
Co-sponsored by the D.C. Cooperative Ex-
MONDAYS at 3:30 PM
tension Service of the Federal City Col-
lege. Conducted by Ms. Mary Ann Bailer.
STORY-TIME - 1st thru 4th Grade
WEDNESDAYS from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
TUESDAYS at 3:30 PM
(To register call, 727-2004)
AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIES - 3:30 PM
Clases gratis de ejercicios fisicos para
WEDNESDAYS, January 14 and 28
controlar el peso, patrocinados por el
D.C. Cooperative Extension Service del
Federal City College.
MT. PLEASANT BRANCH
727-1361
16th & Lamont Streets, N.W.
Las clases seran conducidas por Ms. Mary
Ann Bailer en el salon de reuniones de
PICTURE BOOK HOUR - MONDAYS at 10:30 AM
la Biblioteca de Mt. Pleasant, todos los
Miercoles de 3:30 a 4:30 PM. (para
KNITTING CLASS - TUESDAYS at 3:30 PM
inscribirse llame al 727-2004 Ms. Hazel
Aldama)
PRESCHOOL MOVIE - WEDNESDAYS at 10:00 AM
SPANISH BOOK COLLECTION - Hundreds of new
GOING LIKE SIXTY - A series of slides and
Spanish popular fiction and useful non-
fiction books are available for the
motion pictures taken by Miss Miriam
borrowers.
E. Johnson during her travels.
COLECCION DE LIBROS EN ESPANOL - Tenemos
1st & 3rd THURSDAYS, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
nuevos libros en Español. Novelas popu-
8th
Motion Pictures
lares y libros utiles y practicos que
Islands in the South Pacific; Tahiti;
pueden se prestados por cuatro semanas.
Moorea; Raiatea; American and Western
Samoa; New Zealand.
THE FRIDAY FLICK - Adult Film Program
10:00 AM
22nd
Motion Pictures
Australia; Japan (Toyko and
environs); Hawaii
FREE BASIC SEWING CLASS - Co-sponsored by
the D.C. Cooperative Extension Service
of the Federal City College. Conducted
by Ms. Hazel Aldama. WEDNESDAYS &
THURSDAYS from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
NORTHEAST BRANCH
727-1365
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
727-1377
Maryland Avenue & 7th Street, N.E.
7th & D Streets, S.E.
"A MEMORIAL TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR."
PRESCHOOL FILMS - WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 AM
Book discussions about his life and
works; filmstrips and records of his
AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIES - TUESDAYS at 3:45 PM
speeches. THURSDAY, January 15, at
3:30 PM. All are welcome!
PICTURE BOOK TIME - TUESDAYS at 10:30 AM
"T M'' (Transcendental Meditation)-Lecture
Class visits are welcome! Call for
TUESDAY, January 20, at 7:00 PM
appointment.
SLIMNASTIC CLASSES - WEDNESDAYS at 1:00 PM
SOUTHWEST BRANCH
727-1381
Wesley Place & K Street, S.W.
CHESS CLUB - WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP EXHIBIT
CROCHETING CLUB - TUESDAYS, 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Official opening, SATURDAY, January 10,
at 12 N. Refreshments will be served.
PRESCHOOL FILM
THURSDAYS, January 8 and 22, at 10:30 AM
"WEIGHT CONTROL" - A discussion will be
held by Ms. Kitty Kelley, author of
SCHOOL-AGE FILM PROGRAM
The Glamour Spas. SATURDAY, January
TUESDAY, January 13, at 3:30 PM
10, at 3:00 PM.
CRAFT CLASS -
"MEMORIES" - All day events honoring Dr.
THURSDAY, January 8, at 3:30 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Films, read-
"Tissue Paper Collages"
ings, and recorded speeches will be fea-
tured. THURSDAY, January 15.
THURSDAY, January 22, at 3:30 PM
"Cloth Collages"
"WOMEN AND CREDIT" - Presented by the
Women's Legal Defense Fund. Guest
STORY-BOOK HOUR - 10:30 AM
Speaker: Ilona Nickels, SATURDAY,
WEDNESDAYS, January 14, 21, and 28
January 24, at 2:00 PM.
PALISADES BRANCH
727-1369
PRESCHOOL FILM PROGRAM
TUESDAYS at 10:00 and 11:00 AM
49th & V Streets, N.W.
MOVIES FOR A WINTER AFTERNOON
AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIES
WEDNESDAYS at 3:45 PM
WEDNESDAYS at 4:00 PM
FRIDAY AT THE FLICKS - FRIDAYS at 6:00 PM
PETWORTH BRANCH
727-1373
Syphax Recreation Center, Half and N
Georgia Avenue & Upshur Street, N.W.
Streets, S.W.
"DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MEMORIAL"
MONDAY, January 12, at 4:00 PM
LIBRARY MOVIES AT GREENLEAF
WEDNESDAYS at 6:30 PM. Greenleaf
**Filmstrips**
Recreation Center, 203 N Street, S.W.
PICTURE BOOK TIME
THURSDAYS at 10:30 AM
SURSUM CORDA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
TRINIDAD COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Contd.)
1112 First Terrace, N.W. 727-1348
CROCHETING CLASS
A PLAY - "Ride to Freedom"
THURSDAYS from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Conducted by Mrs. Gloria Rice
THURSDAY, January 15, at 4:00 PM.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM - Picture Book, Movies,
ONE TYPEWRITER - Available for public
use during official hours.
and Storytelling. MONDAY thru THURSDAY,
10:30 AM.
WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS BRANCH 727-1393
TYPEWRITER - Available for public use
Atlantic St. & South Capitol Terr., S.W.
during official hours.
HOBBY CLUB - "Making Hand Puppets"
MONDAY, January 12, at 3:45 PM
TAKOMA PARK BRANCH(Temporary Location)
FILM PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
THURSDAYS at 3:45 PM
Coolidge High School, 5th & Tuckerman Sts.,
N.W. First Floor, MONDAY thru FRIDAY -
PRESCHOOL FUN - WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 AM
9:30 to 5:30pm.
727-1385
Films, Stories, Fingerplays, and
Puppet Theater.
FILMS FOR CHILDREN - 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS
WATHA T. DANIEL BRANCH 727-1228
8th St. & Rhode Island Ave., N.W.
TENLEY-FRIENDSHIP BRANCH
727-1389
"ARTISTS' EXHIBIT''
Wisconsin Ave. & Albemarle St., N.W.
Mr. Bill Laney - "Black Life Styles"
Artist extraodinaire - One Man Show
PRESCHOOL TIME - Films, Filmstrips, Songs,
January 12 thru 17
Stories, and Fingerplays. WEDNESDAYS,
9:45 AM and 10:30 AM.
Mr. Maceo Leatherwood - "Black Energy
and History in America"
"BICENTENNIAL PROGRAMS" - 5-12 Grade
12 Paintings of Black historical figures
Films: 10:30 AM *, 1:30 PM *, and 3:30 PM.
in Art, Science, and Sports
Display: Prints, Art Books, Biographies
January 19 thru 24
of Early American Authors,
and Folklore
Mr. Jerome Brown - "Black Perspectives"
January 26 thru 31
* Classes welcome! Please call for
appointment.
PRESCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL
MONDAYS at 10:00 AM
TRINIDAD COMMUNITY LIBRARY 727-1351
1603 Montello Ave., N.E.
PRESCHOOL HOUR
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS at 10:00 AM
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES - Films, Stories &
Games (Call for time)
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
BOOKLIST - A Special Collection for
January, available at the Information
Desk
FREE BASIC SEWING CLASS
TUESDAYS, 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Conducted
YARN AND NEEDLE CLUB - 4:00 to 5:00 PM
by Ms. Hazel Aldama.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS
(Materials will be provided)
WATHA T. DANIEL BRANCH (Contd.)
WOODRIDGE BRANCH
727-1401
Rhode Island Avenue & 18th Street, N.E.
MACRAME CLUB - TUESDAYS, 3:30 to 4:30 PM
"TRY COLLEGE FOR AN EVENING"
MOVIES - THURSDAYS, 4:30 and 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, January 7 from 7:00 to 9:00
PM. Learn: Needed Skills
SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Study Habits
(Call for further information)
How To Gain Confidence
and More!
SLIMNASTIC & NUTRITION CLASSES
Conducted by Ms. Mary Ann Bailer, Coop-
SEWING CLUB - MONDAYS at 3:00 PM
erative Extension Service, Federal City
Bring your patterns, materials, tools,
College. TUESDAYS, 12 N to 1:00 PM
etc.
LIBRARY ORIENTATION AND INSTRUCTION
SLIMNASTICS - Conducted by Ms. Mary Ann
Given by appointment only
Bailer, Cooperative Extension Service,
Federal City College. TUESDAYS, 6:00
POETRY WORKSHOP - An introduction and
to 7:00 PM.
experience in writing "Poetry."
MONDAYS, 3:30 to 5:30 PM
SATURDAY THEATER - 3:30 PM
Sports, Comedy, and Humor
TUTORING IN READING
WEDNESDAYS, 4:30 to 5:30 PM
PRESCHOOL FILMS, FINGERPLAYS, AND FAIRY
TALES
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - 9 Years and Up
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS at 9:45 AM
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
SATURDAYS, 10:00 to 1:00 PM
CHILDREN'S FILM PROGRAM
(Cameras provided)
WEDNESDAYS at 4:00 PM
**Special Birthday Celebration, in
FILMSTRIP SEMINAR (Educational Media)
honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. **
For classroom viewing. Please call
to schedule appointment.
SCIENCE CLUB - 4th Grade and Up
January 8, at 3:30 PM
EXHIBIT
January 22, at 3:30 PM
"Three in One" - Exhibit Hall A-2
GAME TIME
FRIDAY, January 23, at 4:00 PM
An exhibit of Paintings, Drawings,
and Batik, at the Martin Luther
BOOK CLUB - 5th Grade and Up
King Memorial Library.
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TALKING BOOKS ON RECORDS
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BOOKS
BOOKS ON CASSETTE TAPES
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYERS (IN LIMITED SUPPLY)
PENNY THEATER PERFORMANCES
OPEN REEL MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDED BOOKS
ADULT SERVICE PROVIDES:
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BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
MAGAZINES ON RECORDS, OPEN REEL TAPE, OR IN BRAILLE
FILM AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS
LARGE TYPE BOOKS
BOOKMOBILE SERVICE TO LORTON COMPLEX
SERVICE TO THE BLIND IN INSTITUTIONS
SMALL REFERENCE COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
ON BLINDNESS
REFERRAL EXCHANGE FOR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE
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VISITING LIBRARIANS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
SERVE DISTRICT RESIDENTS, JUVENILE AND ADULT,
WHO ARE UNABLE TO GET TO A PUBLIC LIBRARY BECAUSE OF
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INFORMATION ON ERA - Kaye Pullen
Virginia legislature opens today for a full 60-day
session and they elected 10 new senators and 15 new
delegates in last fall's elections. The ERA people
were encouraged by the election -- they think the Senate
is definitely pro-ERA.
Hangup is that ERA bill has not come out of the House
Privaleges and Elections Committee and Chairman is against
ERA.
Other thing is that ERA people don't want to make a prediction
until this session gets under way. One real problem is that
if they get a lot of controversial X tax bills going, the
legislature won't want to tackle ERA too.
There was a march today in Richmond (Pro-ERA) and fund-raiser
for ERA Committee. NOW was main sponsor.
NOW had a march in Atlanta last weekend and plan one in
Illinois in April.
Lady thought it was important for First Lady to know that
Peggy Heckler, Republican Congresswoman from Massachusetts
and heads of IWY Committee on ERA wxxxmx will make a very
low-key announcement that an independent organization is
going to be formed called ERAMERICA. This recommendation
came out because ERA had no one single ERA voice.
Liz Carpenter and Ellie Peterson are going to be co-chairpersons.
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FIRST LADY
January 26, 1976
Dear Rosemary:
Many thanks for your note. I
really got a kick out of meeting your
daughter. She has a lot of personality
and was a big hit with Mrs. Ford.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY
Staff Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARTIN LUTHER KING BIRTHDAY
TO BE OBSERVED AT LIBRARY
The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be observed at the
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Martin Luther King Memorial Library with a special concert and opening of an
exhibit on the evening of January 14 and with the city's official celebration and
special film showings on January 15.
The Brass Ensemble of the D.C. Youth Orchestra, under the direction of
William Penn, will present a concert of 16th-through-20th-century music at
7:00 P.M., January 14, in the lobby of the city's main library at 901 G Street,
N.W.
On the same evening, there will be the opening of "Three in One," an exhibit
in honor of Dr. King, in the Library's Exhibit Hall from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.
Artists Ottway Jones of Trinidad, Cynthia Mosley Sands of Washington, and
Tesfaye Tessema of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will exhibit paintings, drawings and
batiks.
Mayor Walter E. Washington and City Council Chairman Sterling Tucker will
head a group of officials and community leaders participating in the City's
Bicentennial celebration of the birthday of Dr. King on January 15 at 10:00 A.M.
Dr. Hardy R. Franklin, Director of the D.C. Public Library, will be the main
speaker and the Honorable David Clarke, D.C. City Council, will be Master of
Ceremonies for the event.
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On Friday, January 16, there will be two showings of three films about
Dr. King in the Library Auditorium as follows:
10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.
"Martin Luther King: from
Montgomery to Memphis
10:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M.
"Legacy of a Dream"
10:55 A.M. and 2:55 P.M.
"Martin Luther King, Man of Peace
Reading lists and special bookmarks which include highlights from the life
of Dr. King and quotations from his writings will be available in all branches
of the District of Columbia Public Library. Many branch libraries will also
have special exhibits and programs honoring Dr. King.
All events at the Public Library are open to the public free of charge.
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"The Martin Luther King Memorial Library is not completed. It never will be. Mies would not want it to bc. He carefully designed his buildings as sim-
ple enclosures of space, envelopes, if you will, for the life and change within them."
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Yes, it is stark, almost somber, Washington's
new central library at 9th and G Streets NW
which has been named in honor of Martin Luther
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King and which will quietly open its doors next
Monday. The official dedication, to which Mrs.
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But stark or not, I warmed up to this building
as soon as I entered it. It awed me. It impressed
me. I liked it tremendously. And these responses,
I realized as I was walking around the building,
still being furnished at the time of my visit, soon
had nothing more to do with the fact that this
is one of the last works of Mies van der Rohe. I
responded to the architecture and not the aura
Mies built this library on his famous principle
brick that he had so painstakingly and master-
of a great architect.
that "Less is More." About twenty years ago
fully evolved in the 1920s, most notably with
Others, I am sure, will react in the same way.
architecture students proclaimed that "Less is a
his German Pavilion for the Barcelona Exhibition
People will like the Martin Luther King Memorial
Bore" and most of us decided that the functional
of 1929 and later for his campus buildings and
Library, not because they are supposed to like
international glass-box style turned our streets
it, but because they will want to be there and
apartment houses in Chicago and the Seagram
into icy canyons and that we wanted more drama
will feel at home with it. That is more than can
and excitement and monumentality in our build-
Building in New York.
be said about most modern art and architecture.
ings. Architects turned away from Mies and
Oh, yes, the Miesian style is still being imitated.
In a way, this simple, almost humble building
adopted the sculptural complexities of Le Cor-
It seems easy to do. There are a few recently
of dark glass and black steel, that reduces archi-
busier. The new architecture of the 20th century,
designed office buildings in Washington, for in-
tecture to essential structure, utterly unadorned
which Mies wanted to be precise and plain, be-
stance, that ape the steel-and-glass details of the
-naked if you will-is no longer modern. Other
came chaotic.
Seagram Building, mostly, I suppose, because it
styles of architecture have become far more up-
In the end, only Mies himself stuck to the
is a cheap way to build.
to-date and fashionable.
cubist simplicity of glass and steel and simple
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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EXHIBIT IN HONOR OF DR. KING
TO OPEN AT LIBRARY, JANUARY 14
"Three in One," an exhibit of paintings, drawings and batiks, will
have its official opening in the Exhibit Hall of the Martin Luther King
Memorial Library from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on January 14, the eve of
Dr. King's birthday.
The exhibition, presented by the Library for the Arts of the District
of Columbia Public Library, will feature the works of Ottway Jones of
Trinidad, Cynthia Mosley Sands of Washington, and Tesfaye Tessema of Addis
Ababa--artists representing three different cultural backgrounds--Afro-
Carribean, Afro-American, and Ethiopian.
The exhibit will remain on view at the Library through February 4. A
demonstration of batik work and a discussion of their work will be presented by
the three artists on January 21 at 7:00 P.M. in the Library's Exhibit Hall A-2.
Also on January 14 there will be a concert in honor of Dr. King by the
Brass Ensemble of the D.C. Youth Orchestra at 7:00 P.M. The public is
invited to attend both the concert and the exhibit opening. Like all Library
activities, they are open to the public free of charge.
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CONCERT BY BRASS ESEMBLE
TO HONOR DOCTOR KING
AT LIBRARY, JANUARY 14
The Brass Ensemble of the D.C. Youth Orchestra will present a concert
in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the eve of his birthday in the
main lobby of the Martin Luther King Memorial Library. The concert,
sponsored by the Library for the Arts of the D.C. Public Library, will be
held at 7:00 P.M., January 14, at the city's main library, 901 G Street, N.W.
William Penn will conduct the Brass Ensemble in "Music from the 16th
through the 20th centuries." The concert, to be performed by Allen Chan
and Chris Royal, trumpet; David Engstrom and Zachary Smith, French horn;
and Aaron Johnson and Greg Royal, trombone, will feature eleven selections
including works by Gabrieli, Couperin, Bach, Purcell, Ewald, and Arnold.
On the same evening from 6:30 to 9:00, there will be the opening of "Three
in One," an exhibit in honor of Dr. King, in the Library's Exhibit Hall A-2.
Artist Ottway Jones of Trinidad, Cynthia Mosley Sands of Washington, and
Tesfaye Tessema of Ethiopia, will exhibit paintings, drawings and batiks.
All are invited to the concert and exhibit opening. Like all Library
programs, they are open to the public free of charge.
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The Public Library provides an ideal setting for bringing together area residents
and the City's many art resources. The Library for the Arts Committee, chaired
by Mrs. Millicent B. Yater, member of the Board of Library Trustees, is composed
of representatives of major cultural institutions and organizations as well as other
trustees, the director, and staff of the District of Columbia Public Library.
The goals are to:
Broaden the base of appreciation and support for all the arts among
the general population
Raise public consciousness of the Library's resources
Expand the collections and their usefulness
Serve as an archival center for materials pertaining to the arts--
for example, the Washington Theater Club
Provide an information clearinghouse for the arts
Maintain a bulletin board of current information about area-wide
art activities
The above goals will achieve further improvement of Library services and programs
in the arts.
The District of Columbia Public Library for the Arts has received the endorsement
of the D.C. Bicentennial Commission and will make significant contributions to the
coming Bicentennial celebration and to the "Streets for People" now being constructed
in front of the Martin Luther King Memorial Library and in the surrounding area.
The District of Columbia Public Library is particularly fortunate in its unique location
in the Nation's Capital, not only the political focal point of the world but also a most
important cultural, library and arts center.
Recent programs of the Library for the Arts at the Martin Luther King Memorial
Library, main library for the system, have included:
The play "Native Son," 18 performances presented through the joint
cooperation of the National Park Service, the Back Alley Theater,
and the Public Library
Paul Hill Chorale concert in honor of Martin Luther King's birthday
Morehouse College Glee Club concert
Joyce Mathis, soprano, concert
Lydian Chamber Players, featuring the works of three Washington
composers
Duke Ellington birthday tribute with recorded music and live commentary
Hayakawa on Jazz, a series of lunch-time recorded stereo lectures
and concerts
"Poets in Person" and other programs of poets reading from their
own works
D.C. Fiber Invitational, an exhibit of fabric arts
An exhibit of American Etchings and Engravings from the Library's
Art Division together with a lecture by a noted authority on the
subject
A memorial concert of Robert Evett's chamber and choral works
performed by prominent area musicians
Branch activities have included an exhibit by artists from the studio of Jack
Perlmutter, an exhibit of Chinese paintings with demonstration of techniques by
Hsu Ju-Yung, and "Earth Surfaces and Space" by three local artists.
Books and materials related to each program are exhibited and bibliographies made
available.
For further information, please contact
Mrs. Violet Lowens, Coordinator
Library for the Arts Center, Room 208
District of Columbia Public Library
901 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone: (202) 727-1331
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December 1975
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 31, 1975
TO:
Librarian, Martin Luther King Memorial Library, and
Branch Librarians
FROM:
Lawrence E. Molumby, Head
Community Services and Communications Department
SUBJECT: Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month
1. Enclosed are bookmarks, reading lists,and posters which you may use in
connection with both the birthday of Dr. King (January 15) and Black History
Month. Please note that this year the entire month of February will be
observed as Black History month instead of the former Black History Week.
2. Please take down the posters inviting people to submit expressions about
Dr. King after January 9. The best three statements from each branch
should be submitted to this office by that date. The statements may
also be used for bulletin boards or other displays or activities in branches.
3. Mounted portraits of Dr. King will be sent separately. Please note that
these have the agency name on the back and should be returned to this
office at the end of February.
4. A new reading list on Dr. King (prepared by Black Studies Division) is being
printed and will be sent soon. You will also receive "Black History Month"
signs to use with book displays, etc.
5. We have received a supply of fans with Dr. King's picture (sample enclosed).
Because these may have limited usefulness, we will not send out quantities
of them unless requested. Please call if you would like some.
6. Attached are press releases announcing activities at the Library for
Dr. King's birthday.
Attachments
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group shows in the city and elsewhere.
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THE LIBRARY FOR THE ARTS
JANUARY 21, 7:00 PM--A-2
of the D.C. PUBLIC LIBRARY
is being established to provide greater exposure
to all facets of the arts within the Library, as
well as to expand awareness of activities in the
arts in Washington by the Library's broad public.
Under its aegis a variety of programs dealing
with music, dance, the visual arts, theater,
literature, poetry, film, etc., continues to be
presented and its activities include the gather-
ing of documentation on the cultural life of the
community and the individuals involved, with a
view toward encouraging use of these materials
for the benefit of all.
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THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
The D.C. Public Library system consists of the Martin
Luther King Memorial Library in the heart of the down-
town area, twenty-three branches scattered throughout the
city, and four bookmobiles - one going to Lorton and
three traversing areas not close to a branch.
The Martin Luther King Memorial Library, the main
or central branch of the library system, has undergone
many changes and additions since its move from Mount
Vernon Square to its new Mies van der Rohe designed
building at 9th and G Streets, N.W. in August 1972.
While the branches and bookmobiles deal with books
and other materials in all subject areas geared toward the
needs of the particular community each serves, the Martin
Luther King Memorial Library houses divisions which
maintain for public use the largest "in depth" collections
THE TELEPHONE REFERENCE ROOM, WITH REFERENCE
of each subject area, as well as divisions dealing with
BOOK CARROUSEL.
many subjects from a particular point of view. In addition
it is the base of operations for other services the Library
offers to the public. Reference and circulating materials
with books and periodicals by mail or direct delivery.
some time, it was Dr. Hardy R. Franklin, the Library's
- books, magazines, pamphlets, and where appropriate
Films, discussion programs and book talks are offered for
new director, who, with the strong support of Mrs. Milli-
other materials will be found in practically all divisions.
adult groups while similar programs, including story
cent B. Yater and other members of the Board of Library
hours and Penny Theater performances are offered for
Trustees, saw to its implementation. Some of its goals
MUNICIPAL REFERENCE SERVICE exists to pro-
children in institutions.
are: to broaden the base of appreciation and support for all
vide city officials with information and materials they
the arts among the general population and help to inform
may need in connection with the city's business. Requests
CHILDREN'S DIVISION serves the young from pre-
the public of the Library's resources in the arts; to serve as
which may be quite simple or highly complex are usually
school through 8th grade with a circulating collection of
an archival center for materials in the arts in Washington,
received by telephone or mail. Responses are made as
recordings, art prints, and books on all subjects. It also
help expand existing collections and their usefulness, and
quickly as possible through use of the Library's collec-
provides a reference and advisory service for children as
provide an information clearinghouse for area-wide arts
tions or, when necessary through metropolitan area inter-
well as for adults who may be parents, teachers,
activities. Another goal is to encourage exposure of area
library loan.
children's literature students or people who in some way
performers - musicians, actors, dancers and creators
work with the young. To encourage use of library
- artists, composers, poets - To that end more than
TELEPHONE REFERENCE SERVICE will answer
facilities, classes or groups of children are offered prog-
twenty-five programs have thus far been presented in
questions arising out of work, school or personal pursuits
rams which may include library orientation, instructions
cooperation with Library divisions, departments,
- questions with specific answers: the number of calories
on how to use the catalog, book talks, films, storytelling,
branches, community organizations, and individuals.
in cola; the population of D.C.; how to spell a word; when
Easter falls in 1976 - or information on community
BOOKS
READING
organizations and where to complain or compliment or
whether the Library owns a book or magazine (ask for
"book information"). If the question can not be answered
it will be referred to a subject division of the Library or a
community resource.
BIOGRAPHY DIVISION is a collection of life stories by
or about people in science, philosophy, politics, the arts
or any other field throughout history as well as a collection
of reference books of the Who's Who type which give a
little information on a lot of people. Whether a full biog-
raphy of Samue! Pepys or just a birth date of a favorite
movie star in order to tell his horoscope is desired, this is
the division to consult. It also has material on methods of
genealogical searching, family crests and shields, infor-
mation on flags of all states and nations, and books on
what to name the baby.
CHILDREN'S DIVISION IN SESSION.
HISTORY DIVISION supplies books and pamphlets for
adults in the fields of history, geography and travel. The
puppet shows, etc. The division staff is also available to
collections include a large number of atlases as well as a
give talks and demonstrations, both in and out of the
small map collection. It is here that those seeking back-
Library, on using books with children, and other similar
ground material as well as practical guides for travel in the
subjects.
BUSINESS DIVISION subjects include labor, eco-
United States or other countries will find their needs met.
nomics and vocations as well as all kinds of business. In
PHILOSOPHY DIVISION maintains collections of
Also those concerned with in-depth information to
addition to books and pamphlet material, it provides many
supplement their appreciation of the bicentennial year will
books and other materials on religion and psychology as
directories of corporations, industries, and manu-
find ample material to make the events surrounding July
well as philosophy. Here are to be found the materials on
facturers; subscribes to a number of leading investment
4, 1776 come alive.
the nature and history of philosophy, philosophic sys-
services; maintains a large collection of telephone books
tems, medical and social ethics, drugs and alcoholism.
of cities with populations over 45,000; and houses census
WASHINGTONIANA DIVISION is the source of in-
Also there is information on the beliefs and histories of the
formation about Washington in all its aspects. The book
various world religions, Bibles and other sacred writings.
compilations. Practical information on preparing for
Under the third broad classification there are materials on
Armed Services, government, secretarial, or professional
collections are richest in government, history, biography,
careers is available here. The division also sponsors
travel, guides, memoirs, diaries, and family, church, and
general, child, and abnormal psychology, psycho-
programs dealing with such topics as tax assistance,
institutional histories. Among the treasures are maps of
analysis, personality, parapsychology and the occult sci-
investments, small and minority business, and buying and
ences.
all sorts dating from 1612 to the present; plat books; city,
selling homes and condominiums.
telephone, and real estate directories; early census
schedules; marriage and death records; early and current
POPULAR LIBRARY is a "mini-library" - a mod-
BLACK STUDIES DIVISION, a completely new unit
newspapers on microfilm; - and - there are over 10,000
ified version of a neighborhood branch, readily accessible
established with the opening of the Martin Luther King
photographs and more than a million newspaper clip-
to the right as one enters the main lobby. Its collections
Memorial Library has as its purpose the collecting of
pings, all dealing with this city - its history, its institu-
include fiction, books and pamphlet material in all subject
books and other materials in all subject areas by and about
tions, its buildings, its monuments, its people, its events,
areas with the emphasis on the more popular, such as
Blacks, whether in the United States or throughout the
its life.
travel, arts and crafts, child care, etc. In addition there are
world. From a small popular collection, it has grown to
encyclopedias, newspapers and popular magazines. In
include many reference tools and scholarly works which
SPECIAL SERVICES supplies materials and performs
general, it serves as a browsing room and as an introduc-
provide primary resource information to a broad range of
services for the blind and physically handicapped of all
tion for those of all ages who may be unfamiliar with the
public from the "man-in-the-street" to the scholarly re-
ages. Available are large type books, talking books on
Library as a whole.
searcher. To date the division has received over 12,000
records or in braille, as well as other material (musical or
hardback titles and nearly 30,000 quality paperbacks.
spoken) on records, cassettes or open reel tape. The
LIBRARY FOR THE ARTS began its activities early in
Since its inception, it has hosted and sponsored numerous
homebound individual or groups institutions are served
1975. Although efforts had been made to establish it for
programs concerned with the Black experience.
A HAVEN TO EVERYONE
SOCIOLOGY/GOVERNMENT DIVISION has books,
MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
pamphlets, and periodicals in the areas of education, law,
DIVISIONS
politics and government, social theory, conditions and
customs. There are books on the problems of old age,
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marriage and the family, the women's movement, and
Martin Luther King Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W.
HISTORY
racial and ethnic minorities in the United States among
For information Phone 727-1111
727-1161
other similar topics. Although the collection is chosen for
WASHINGTONIANA
Anacostia
727-1329
Good Hope Road & 18th St., S.E.
the general public and is therefore not comparable to a law
727-1213
Benning
727-1333
Benning Rd. near Minnesota Ave., N.E.
BIOGRAPHY
or university library, there are many government docu-
Capitol View
727-1337
Central Ave. & 50th St., S.E.
727-1234
Chevy Chase
727-1341
Connecticut Ave. near McKinley St., N.W.
ments such as Congressional Record, The U.S. Code and
Cleveland Park
727-1345
Connecticut Ave. & Macomb St., N.W.
Fort Davis
727-1349
Alabama Ave. & 37th St., S.E.
other government publications. The Division also main-
Georgetown
727-1353
Wisconsin Ave. &R St., N.W.
Second Floor
tains a collection of college catalogs, reference books on
Langston
727-1357
701 24th St., N.E.
Mt. Pleasant
727-1361
16th & Lamont Sts., N.W.
colleges here and abroad, and information on the avail-
ART
SOCIOLOGY/GOVERNMENT
Northeast
727-1365
Maryland Ave. & 7th St., N.E.
Palisades
727-1369
49th V Sts., N.W.
ability of scholarships and fellowships.
727-1291
727-1261
Petworth
727-1373
Georgia Ave. & Upshur St., N.W.
R.L. Christian
727-1347
1007 H St., N.E.
Southeast
727-1377
7th & D Sts., S.E.
LANGUAGE/LITERATURE DIVISION covers the
SPECIAL SERVICES
MUSIC/RECREATION
Southwest
727-1381
Wesley Place K S.W.
Sursum Corda
727-1348
1112 First Terrace, N.W.
subjects of journalism, library science, literary history
727-2142
727-1285
Takoma Park
727-1385
5th & Cedar Sts., N.W.
and criticism, poetry, drama, language and linguistics,
Tenley-Friendship
727-1389
Wisconsin Ave. & Albemarle St., N.W.
Trinidad
727-1351
1603 Montello Ave., N.E.
and general bibliography as well as that in its own subject
PHILOSOPHY
AUDIO-VISUAL
Washington Highlands
727-1393
Atlantic St. & South Capitol Terr. S.W.
Watha T. Daniel
727-1109
8th St. & Rhode Island Ave. N.W.
area. In this Division are language instruction materials
727-1251
727-1271
West End
727-1397
24th Sts., N.W.
- books, phonograph records, and tapes - There are
Woodridge
727-1401
Rhode Island Ave. & 18th St., N.E.
also books in foreign languages covering a variety of
CHILDREN'S
LANGUAGE/LITERATURE
subject areas. The magazine collection includes foreign
727-1248
727-1281
FACTS TO NOTE
languages as well as English titles. In addition books such
as The outer space connection and others dealing with
Main Lobby
A D.C. Public Library card, needed for borrowing
UFO's may be found here. Poetry programs beun by the
division several years ago are now being presented in
TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE
BLACK STUDIES
library materials, is FREE to anyone who lives, works, or
cooperation with the Library for the Arts.
727-1175
727-1211
goes to school in the District.
INFORMATION DESK
Residents of adjoining counties in Maryland or Vir-
AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION deals mainly with the circu-
ginia who do not work or go to school in the District may
BUSINESS
POPULAR LIBRARY
lation of films, filmstrips, filmstrip projectors, and slides
obtain a card for a fee of $10.00 a year.
727-1171
727-1295
to its estimated 3,400 registered borrowers. Also avail-
A library card is obtainable at the Martin Luther King
able for circulation to anyone with a library card are
Entrance
Memorial Library or any of the Library system's
posters, recordings and cassettes of all kinds except
branches and is usable interchangeably in all.
foreign language and music, and a large number of
OTHER SERVICES
mounted pictures in various subject areas other than art.
Circulating materials not available at a particular
TELEPHONE REFERENCE
branch can be sent to that branch if they are obtainable
MUSIC/RECREATION DIVISION contains books on
727-1111
elsewhere in the system.
music, all kinds of dance, theater, film, radio, and tele-
All use of library facilities within the Library, or
vision. Also to be found here are books on games, outdoor
MUNICIPAL REFERENCE
attendance at events sponsored by the Library are FREE
life and all kinds of sports. The music section circulates a
727-1163
to all - with or without a library card.
large score collection which includes operas and musical
comedies; choral, vocal, orchestral, and band music;
LIBRARY FOR THE ARTS
For further information on borrowing library materials,
chamber music scores as well as parts for groups of
Room 208 727-1331
please call 727-1198.
players; and instrumental music of all kinds from piano
Violet Lowens (DCPL)
through guitar and drums. Indexes to songs and keyboard
Photographs: Howard Greene (DCPL)
music in collections are maintained and a large number of
D.C. PUBLIC LIBRARIES
sets of collections and collected works are available on
reference. Music recordings will be found here in two
ANNOUNCE FALL HOURS
During these hours the Black Studies and Popular Library
collections one to circulate, the other to be used only in
AND NIGHT OWL SERVICE
Divisions on the first floor, and the underground parking
the Library on phonographs with earphones. Cassettes
garage will remain open, while all other divisions will
may be borrowed for amateur or professional orchestras in
The Martin Luther King Memorial Library and all
close at 9:00 p.m.
the metropolitan area there are sets of scores and parts, the
branches of the District of Columbia Public Library have
All branch libraries will be open 58 hours a week
basis of which is the collection of Hans Kindler, the
begun fall and winter hours.
including three evening and all day Saturdays. For in-
founder of the National Symphony Orchestra.
The Martin Luther King Memorial Library will be
formation about the hours of a specific branch, please call
open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through
that particular library.
ART DIVISION deals with all aspects of the visual arts -
Thursdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays
The four community libraries: Langston, R.L. Chris-
painting, sculpture, graphic arts, architecture, photog-
and Sturdays.
tian, Trinidad, and Sursum Corda will be open from 9:00
raphy; art education, art history, and aesthetics; landscape
In addition, Night Owl service will be offered from
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
architecture and city planning; art crafts including
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
All libraries will be closed on Sundays.
ceramics, glass, textiles, needlework; interior decorating,
furniture, and flower arranging. In addition there are
materials on antiques, art and antique collectors and
collecting, and coin and stamp collecting. The pamphlet
and clippings file includes many important exhibition
catalogs and a large amount of material on local artists
while the reference book collection contains a broad range
of the most important sources of information about art and
artists. Available for circulation for an 8 week period are
framed reproductions of paintings and a large collection
of mounted and unmounted art pictures.
TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE DIVISION deals with
physical and biological sciences, mathematics, medicine
and applied technology. Within these broad subject areas
are consumer education, health and physical fitness, per-
sonal grooming and beauty care, cooking, sewing, agri-
culture, gardening, animal and pet care, engineering,
electronics, building and construction, manufacturing
and industrial processing, automobile mechanics, handi-
crafts and do-it-yourself guides. Because science and
technology are rapidly changing fields, the division re-
ceives a large number of magazines, 13 of which it in-
dexes for consumer product information. It also receives
special indexes which cover magazines not covered in the
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature (available in
other divisions as well as here). In this division "do-it-
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yourself" repair people will find Sam's Photofacts which
MAIN LOBBY. "THE D. C. YOUTH CHORALE" OF THE D. C.
supplies schematic diagrams for television, radio and hi-fi
PUBLIC SCHOOLS; EDWARD JACKSON, CONDUCTOR FOR
sets.
THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS.
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SERVICE TO INSTITUTIONS
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
SERVES DISTRICT RESIDENTS, ADULTS AND JUVENILES, WHO
SERVES PERSONS OF ALL AGE GROUPS. IN INSTI-
CANNOT USE NORMAL PRINT MATERIAL BECAUSE THEY ARE VISUALLY
TUTIONS, FEDERALLY FUNDED HOSPITALS, AND RESIDENTIAL
HANDICAPPED, OR BECAUSE THEY CANNOT HOLD A BOOK OR TURN
AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES:
PAGES.
JUVENILE SERVICE PROVIDES:
PROVIDES FREE:
STORY HOURS
TALKING BOOKS ON RECORDS
FILM AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS
RECORD PLAYERS
BOOKS
BOOKS ON CASSETTE TAPES
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYERS (IN LIMITED SUPPLY)
PENNY THEATER PERFORMANCES
OPEN REEL MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDED BOOKS
ADULT SERVICE PROVIDES:
(THROUGH INTERLIBRARY LOAN)
BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
MAGAZINES ON RECORDS, OPEN REEL TAPE, OR IN BRAILLE
FILM AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS
LARGE TYPE BOOKS
BOOKMOBILE SERVICE TO LORTON COMPLEX
SERVICE TO THE BLIND IN INSTITUTIONS
SMALL REFERENCE COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
ON BLINDNESS
REFERRAL EXCHANGE FOR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE
BLIND
VISITING LIBRARIANS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
SERVE DISTRICT RESIDENTS, JUVENILE AND ADULT,
WHO ARE UNABLE TO GET TO A PUBLIC LIBRARY BECAUSE OF
A PHYSICAL OR VISUAL HANDICAP. THE LIBRARIAN VISITS
THE RESIDENCES OF THE PATRONS--PRIVATE HOMES, SENIOR
CITIZEN DWELLINGS, AND NURSING OR CONVALESCENT HOMES.
LIBRARY SERVICE IS THEN ESTABLISHED ON A ONE-TO-ONE
OR A GROUP BASIS.
MATERIALS OFFERED:
REGULAR PRINT BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
LARGE TYPE BOOKS, INCLUDING THE NEW YORK
TIMES AND READERS' DIGEST
RECORDS--MUSICAL AND SPOKEN
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSISTANCE IN BOOK SELECTION
BOOKS BY MAIL (POSTAGE PAID)
DIRECT DELIVERY OF BOOKS
BOOK TALKS AND DISCUSSIONS
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ALL CHILDREN in the District of Columbia
may borrow books from the Public Library
through the children's room of the
Martin Luther King Memorial Library,
neighborhood branches, and the bookmo-
biles.
BOOKS are selected to meet the reading
needs of boys and girls from picture
book age through eighth grade.
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIANS are trained to
know children and children's books. They
give reference assistance in school as-
signments and guidance in the selection
of books to develop and widen interest
in reading.
PARENTS are urged to discuss their
children's reading interests and needs
with the Children's Librarian at the
nearest Public Library branch.
STORY HOURS, PICTURE BOOK HOURS, PENNY
THEATRE FILMS and other PROGRAMS are
held in many branch libraries. The day
and time of such programs may be obtained
by telephoning the Library.
CLASS VISITS, arranged by appointment,
are a part of the Library's program
for children.
THE BOOKMOBILES take books to children
living in areas lacking neighborhood
branches. The bookmobile schedule is
available on request.
A SPECIAL COLLECTION of non-circulating
books of interest to writers, illus-
trators, and other adults who work with
children and children's literature is
maintained at the Martin Luther King
Memorial Library.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY cooperates with other
organizations working with children.
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District of Columbia Public Library Directory
Martin Luther King Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W.
For information. Phone: 727-1111
Anacostia
727-1329
Good Hope Road & 18th St., S.E.
the
Benning
727-1333
Benning Rd. near Minnesota Ave., N.E.
Capitol View
727-1337
Central Ave. & 50th St., S.E.
Chevy Chase
727-1341
Connecticut Ave. near McKinley St., N.W.
Cleveland Park
727-1345
Connecticut Ave. & Macomb St., N.W.
Fort Davis
727-1349
Alabama Ave. & 37th St., S.E.
Georgetown
727-1353
Wisconsin Ave. & R St., N.W.
Langston
727-1357
701 24th St., N.E.
Mt. Pleasant
727-1361
16th & Lamont Sts., N.W.
Northeast
727-1365
Maryland Ave. & 7th St., N.E.
Palisades
727-1369
49th & V Sts., N.W.
Petworth
727-1373
Georgia Ave. & Upshur St., N.W.
R.L. Christian
727-1347
1007 H St., N.E.
Southeast
727-1377
7th & D Sts., S.E.
Southwest
727-1381
Wesley Place & K St., S.W.
Sursum Corda
727-1348
1112 First Terrace, N.W.
Takoma Park
727-1385
5th & Cedar Sts., N.W.
Tenley-Friendship
727-1389
Wisconsin Ave. & Albemarle St., N.W.
Trinidad
727-1351
1603 Montello Ave., N.E.
Washington Highlands
727-1393
Atlantic St. & South Capitol Terr., S.W.
Watha T. Daniel
727-1109
8th St. & Rhode Island Ave., N.W.
West End
727-1397
24th & L Sts., N.W.
Woodridge
727-1401 Rhode Island Ave. & 18th St., N.E.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 13, 1975
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"DIAL-A-STORY" INTRODUCED
BY D.C. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Children's Librarians of the District of Columbia Public Library have
introduced a new service called "Dial-A-Story." By dialing 638-5717, children
can listen to such stories as "The Three Billy Goats Gruff", "The Monkey and the
Crocodile" and other stories from children's literature told by trained story-
tellers on the staff of the public library.
The purpose of the new service, according to Elva Van Winkle, Deputy
Coordinator of Children's Service, is to introduce listeners to some of the
basic stories for children and to give them a taste of the good things they can
find in the children's rooms of the District of Columbia Public Library. Although
"Dial-A-Story" is intended for children, there is nothing to prevent adults from
listening, too.
The recorded messages will change each week.
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For further information:
Lawrence E. Molumby
727-1186
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WINTER SCHEDULE
Martin Luther King Memorial Library: Monday thru Thursday, 9am - 9pm;
Friday & Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm.
Night Owl Service: Monday thru Thursday, 9pm - 11pm.
Black Studies Division and Popular Library (First Floor)
Telephone Reference Service, 727-1111
Branches
Anacostia: Monday & Tuesday, 9:30am - 9pm; Wednesday, 1pm - 9pm; Thursday,
Friday, & Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Benning, Chevy Chase, Georgetown, Petworth, and Watha T. Daniel: Monday &
Wednesday, 9:30am - 9pm; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm;
Thursday, 1pm - 9pm.
Capitol View, Mt. Pleasant, Northeast, Tenley-Friendship, Washington High-
lands, and Woodridge: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30am - 9pm; Tuesday, 1pm -
9pm; Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Cleveland Park: Monday, 1pm - 9pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30am - 9pm;
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Fort Davis: Monday, 1pm - 9pm; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday, 9:30am -
5:30pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30am - 9pm.
Palisades: Monday & Thursday, 9:30am - 9pm; Tuesday, 1pm - 9pm; Wednesday,
Friday, & Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Southwest: Monday & Thursday, 9:30am - 9pm; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday,
9:30am - 5:30pm; Wednesday, 1pm - 9pm.
Southeast and West End: Monday, 1pm - 9pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am -
9pm; Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Langston, R.L. Christian, Sursum Corda, and Trinidad: Monday thru Friday,
9:30am - 5:30pm; Saturday, CLOSED.
TEMPORARY LOCATION
Takoma Park: Coolidge High School, 5th and Tuckerman Streets, N.W.,
1st Floor - Monday thru Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm; Saturday, CLOSED.
For more information, call 727-1385.
ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED ON SUNDAY
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTORY
Martin Luther King Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W.
For information, Phone: 727-1111
Anacostia
727-1329
Good Hope Road & 18th St., S.E.
Benning
727-1333
Benning Rd. near Minnesota Ave., N.E.
Capitol View
727-1337
Central Ave. & 50th St., S.E.
Chevy Chase
727-1341
Connecticut Ave. near McKinley St., N.W.
Cleveland Park
727-1345
Connecticut Ave. & Macomb St., N.W.
Fort Davis
727-1349
Alabama Ave. & 37th St., S.E.
Georgetown
727-1353
Wisconsin Ave. & R St., N.W.
Langston
727-1357
701 24th St., N.E.
Mt. Pleasant
727-1361
16th & Lamont Sts., N.W.
Northeast
727-1365
Maryland Ave. & 7th St., N.E.
Palisades
727-1369
49th & V Sts., N.W.
Petworth
727-1373
Georgia Ave. & Upshur St., N.W.
R.L. Christian
727-1347
1007 H St., N.E.
Southeast
727-1377
7th & D Sts., S.E.
Southwest
727-1381
Wesley Place & K St., S.W.
Sursum Corda
727-1348
1112 First Terrace, N.W.
Takoma Park
727-1385
5th & Cedar Sts., N.W.
Tenley-Friendship
727-1389
Wisconsin Ave. & Albemarle St., N.W.
Trinidad
727-1351
1603 Montello Ave., N.E.
Washington Highlands
727-1393
Atlantic St. & South Capitol Terr., S.W.
Watha T. Daniel
727-1228
8th St. & Rhode Island Ave., N.W.
West End
727-1397
24th & L Sts., N.W.
Woodridge
727-1401 Rhode Island Ave. & 18th St., N.E.
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AP photo
Remembering Martin Luther King
First Lady Betty Ford chats with Dr. Francis Gregory, president
of the board of trustees of the Martin Luther King Memorial Li-
brary in Washington, as she holds a photograph of the late Dr.
King. She visited the library in remembrance of Dr. King's birth-
day.
FORD & LIBRARY
Jash star 1/15/75
--Washington Star Photographer Pete Schmick
Honoring Martin Luther King
The nation's and the District's first ladies, Betty Ford
books about the White House and borrowed "The Auto-
(left) and Benetta Washington (center) are surrounded
biogaphy of a Yogi." Earlier, a van carrying Mrs. Ford
by youngsters and officials at the Martin Luther King
and seven children to the library made contact with a
Library, which the President's wife visited yesterday to
youth who police said had stepped out from between two
honor the memory of the slain civil rights leader. Today
buses. The youth, identified as Willie Riggins, 19, was
is King's birthday. Mrs. Ford gave the library four
treated for a sore knee.
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(KING)
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- IN A LETTER TO THE WIDOW OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR., PRESIDENT FORD HAS PLEDGED RENEWED DEDICATION TO THE
ACHIEVEMENT OF EQUALITY FOR ALL AMERICANS, A WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT
SAID WEDNESDAY.
WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMEN RELEASED THE TEXT OF A LETTER SENT FRIDAY BY
FORD TO CORETTA KING, WIDOW OF THE SLAIN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER. THE
TEXT:
"ON THE OCCASION OF THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY (JAN. 15) OF THE BIRTH OF
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., THE NATION IS ONCE AGAIN REMINDED OF HIS
ELOQUENT COMMITMENT TO THE CAUSE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND OF HIS FORCEFUL
LEADERSHIP IN THAT CAUSE.
"AS WE OBSERVE THIS ANNIVERSARY, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
WE ALSO PLEDGE OUR RENEWED DEDICATION TO THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY
AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL OUR CITIZENS -- TO WHICH DR. KING SO
COURAGEOUSLY DEVOTED HIS LIFE."
UPI 01-14 05:00 PES
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Van Carrying Mrs. Ford Slightly Injures Pedestrian
By Dorothy McCardle
Ford was on her way to a
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morning and attending classes
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- FIRST LADY BETTY FORD TODAY CALLED THE MOTHER OF A
YOUNG MAN STRUCK BY A WHITE HOUSE VAN IN WHICH SHE WAS RIDING. MRS.
FORD INQUIRED ABOUT HIS CONDITION.
PRESS SECRETARY STEILA WEIDENFELD SAID MRS. FORD SPOKE BY TELEPHONE
FOR 10 MINUTES WITH ELLA MAE RIGGINS, MOTHER OF 19-YEAR-OLD WILLIE
RIGGINS, TREATED FOR A SORE KNEE AFTER BEING STRUCK WHEN HE STEPPED IN
EARSTVADFIN DOWNTOAN WASHINGTON.
IT WAS CARRYING MRS. FORD AND SEVEN CHILDREN TO THE MARTIN LUTHER
KING LIBRARY FOR CEREMONIES MARKING THE LATE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER'S
BIRTHDAY TODAY. MRS. FORD AND THE YOUNGSTERS WERE NOT HURT WHEN THE
VAN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP.
THE YOUTH WAS STILL COMPLAINING TODAY ABOUT SORENESS, AND MRS. FORD
SUGGESTED THAT HIS MOTHER TAKE HIM BACK TO THE HOSPITAL FOR A
CHECKUP, MRS. WEIDENFELD SAID.
EXPRESSING HER SYMPATHY, MRS. FORD ASKED MRS. RIGGINS TO CALL BACK
AFTER THE HOSPITAL VISIT TO KEEP HER INFORMED OF HOW HER SON IS DOING.
POLICE SAID RIGGINS STEPPED FROM BETWEEN TWO BUSES INTO THE PATH OF
THE VAN. A POLICE SPOKESMAN SAID THE YOUTH WOULD BE GIVEN A TICKET
FOR JAYWALKING.
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ON (UPI) -- A VAN CARRYING BETTY FORD AND SEVEN CHILDREN
RROWLY MISSED STRIKING A TEEN-AGER ON A WASHINGTON STREET WEDNESDAY
WHEN THE YOUTH DARTED FROM BETWEEN TWO BUSES.
THE YOUTH, WHO WAS NOT IDENTIFIED, DARTED INTO THE PATH OF THE VAN
AND JUMPED BACKWARD, FALLING DOWN. HE LIMPED TO THE CURB BUT
APPARENTLY WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT.
THE FIRST LADY AND THE CHILDREN WERE ON THEIR WAY TO A TOUR OF THE
MARTIN LUTHER KING LIBRARY. NO ONE IN THE BUS VAN WAS INJURED.
"I'M FINE," MRS. FORD SAID OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY.
SHE HAD TOLD THE CHILDREN AFTER ENTERING THE VAN IN FRONT OF THE
WHITE HOUSE, "IT'S JUST LIKE AN AIRPLANE," AND THAT THEY HAD TO PUT
ON THEIR SEATBELIS.
MRS. FORD'S SPOKESWOMAN SAID THE YOUTH "WAS ABOUT 14 OR 15. HE
JUST RAN OUT FROM BETWEEN TWO BUSES WITHOUT LOOKING."
THE BLACK VAN WAS PART OF AN EIGHT-VEHICLE CARAVAN THAT ALSO
CARRIED 18 CHILDREN BEIWEEN THE AGES OF SIX AND EIGHT. THE TRIP WAS
INTENDED TO MARK THE BIRTHDAY OF THE SLAIN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER, WHICH
IS THURSDAY.
DURING HER ONE-HOUR TOUR MRS. FORD TOLD REPORTERS THAT SHE FELT
KING'S BIRTHDAY SHOULD BE CELEBRATED AS AN ETHNIC HOLIDAY AND THAT IT
WAS UP TO CONGRESS TO DECIDE WHETHER IT SHOULD BECOME A NATIONAL
OBSERVANCE.
"BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND I FEEL VERY STRONGLY ABVOUT THE GREAT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND THINGS THAT MART IN LUTHER KING DID," MRS. FORD
SAID.
"BOTH OF US FEEL THAT HIS BIRTHDAY SHOULD BE CELEBRATED AS IT IS
BY ANY ETHNIC GROUP ... SUCH AS JEWISH" HOLIDAYS.
MRS. FORD PRESENTED THE LIBRARY WITH FOUR BOOKS, EACH ONE SIGNED
"TO THE MART IN LUTHER KING LIBRARY, WITH WARMEST REGARDS, BETTY
FORD." THE BOOKS ALL DEALT WITH THE WHITE HOUSE.
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Washington, Jan. 14 (UPI) - A van carrying Betty Ford
and seven children narrowly missed striking today a teenager on
buses. a Washington street when the youth darted from between two
The boy, who was not identified, strode into the path of the
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van and then jumped backward, falling th the street. He limped
to the curb but apparently was not seriously hurt.
Mrs. Ford and the children were on their way to a tour of
the Martin Luther King Library. No one in the van was injured.
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HIS WHO WAS GRAZED BY A WHITE HOUSE VAN IN WHICH SHE WAS RIDING, CALLED
WASHINGTON (UPI) FIRST LADY BETTY FORD, WORRIED ABOUT A YOUTH
MOTHER TODAY AND FOUND OUT HE WAS NOT INJURED SERIOUSLY.
BECAUSE WAS SHE WAS CONCERNED" AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE WILLIE RIGGINS,
MRS. FORD'S PRESS SECRETARY, SHEILA WEIDENFELD, SAID "SME CALLED
19, NOT BADLY HURT IN YESTERDAY'S INCIDENT.
OF THE VAN IN WHICH THE FIRST LADY WAS RIDING WITH SEVERAL YOUNG
THE YOUTH REPORTEDLY STEPPED BETWEEN TWO BUSES AND INTO THE PATH
CHILDREN, ACCORDING TO THE SECRET SERVICE.
MINOR VEHICLE AS IT MOVED SLOWLY ON A DOWNTOWN STREET AND THAT THE WAS
A SECRET SERVICE SPOKESMAN SAID RIGGINS WALKED RIGHT INTO
SWOLLEN CONTACT. HE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL FOR EXAMINATION THERE OF A
KNEE AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
STILL DURING ENLARGED AND MRS. FORD SUGGESTED A FURTHER EXAMINATION. THE
MRS. WAS WEIDENFELD SAID RIGGINS' MOTHER TOLD MRS. FORD TODAY KNEE
THE WEIDENFELD TWO SAID MRS. RIGGINS ALSO SAID HER SON WAS RETARDED MRS, AND THAT
THEIR 10-MINUTE CONVERSATION IN MID-MORNING,
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WOMEN THEN TALKED ABOUT HIS PROBLEM.
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WASHINGTON (UPI) -- REP. PARREN MITCHELL, D-MD., TODAY URGED
ELECTED BLACK OFFICIALS TO CLOSE THEIR OFFICES THURSDAY TO GIVE
PRESIDENT FORD AND CONGRESS "THE MESSAGE" THAT BLACKS DEMAND
RECOGNITION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
MITCHELL, ONE OF 17 BLACK HOUSE MEMBERS, SAID BLACK ORGANIZATIONS
ALSO SHOULD PLAN NOW FOR A NATIONAL DAY OF NO WORK FOR BLACK CITIZENS
ON JAN. 15 OF NEXT YEAR.
"PERHAPS THIS KIND OF MAJOR EFFORT WILL RESULT IN KING'S BIRTHDAY
BEING MADE A NATIONAL IDAY. OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS HAVE THEIR HEROES
ENSHRINED WITH NATIONAL HONORS, WHY CANNOT WE HAVE OUR HERO, MARTIN
LUTHER KING JR., SIMILARLY HONORED?" MITCHELL ASKED.
"I AM CONVINCED THAT NEITHER THE PRESIDENT NOR THE CONGRESS WILL
ACT TO MAKE KING'S BIRTHDAY A NATIONAL HOLIDAY UNTIL BLACK AMERICANS
DEMAND THAT THIS BE DONE."
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ATLANTA (UPI) -- FOUR MAYORS OF MAJOR CITIES WILL SPEAK AT RALLY
FOR FULL EMPLOYMENT THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTING A TWO-DAY CELEBRATION OF
THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY OF SLAIN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER DR. MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. BIRTHDAY.
THE RALLY, TO BE HELD AT THE FEDERAL RESEVE BANK DOWNTOWN, WILL
CULMINATE A MARCH FROM THE EBENEZER BAPT ISH CHURCH, WHERE KING WAS
FORD
PASTOR ALONG WITH HIS FATHER, MARTIN LUTHER KING SR.
SPEAKERS AT THE RALLY WILL INCLUDE DETROIT MAYOR COLEMAN YOUNG,
NEW YORK MAYOR ABRAHAM BEAME, MAYOR RICHARD HATCHER OF GARY, IND
ATLANTA MAYOR MAYNARD JACKSON, REP. ANDREW YOUNG, D-GA., GEORGIA GOV.
GEORGE BUSBEE, REP. WALTER FAUNTROY OF WASHINGTON, D.C., AND MRS.
FRANCIS FARENTHOLD, PRESIDENT OF THE WOMAN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS.
UPI 01-12 05:56 PES