Director's files
Scope and Contents
Administrative and Board Materials are well represented and consist of annual reports (1905-1980) [annual reports since 1980 are located in the annual report file and not in this collection]; board minutes (1885-2006); board correspondence (1893-2004); departmental information (mainly statistics 1978-1995); director’s files which include correspondence with the board, committees, city transition, donations, La Crosse County Historical Society materials (1978-2005), library goals, long range planning committee documents (1985-1989), patron suggestions (1977-1994), volunteers (1982-1998), White House Conference materials (1977-1980). Other subseries include emergency manuals (1992; 1998); grants (1987-1995); hours and staffing (1987; 1999); legal materials (1881-1994); marketing (1989; 2006); mergers with the La Crosse County Library (1972-2002); planning (1999-2001); policies, records management manuals; staff materials (1932-2002) [some materials here are restricted and closed to the public]; user’s surveys (1982; 2001-2002); web site; and the Winding Rivers Library System (WRLS) documents.
Dates
- 1868-2009
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use, with the following exceptions:
A few files have restricted access. Contact the La Crosse Public Library Archives for more information on restricted items.
Original recordings are not available for use; Archives staff must make a use copy prior to patron viewing.
Extent
From the Record Group: 49 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Creator
- From the Record Group: La Crosse Public Library (La Crosse, Wis.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository