Wisconsin
Library Memorabilia Exhibit
Menomonee Falls Public Library
November -
December
2006
This
exhibit of Wisconsin library memorabilia from the collection of Larry T. Nix was part of the celebration of the
centennial of the
Menomonee Falls Public Library.
It included 59 pieces of library souvenir china, 8
souvenir spoons, 5 souvenir
paperweights, a variety of library postcards, and a few miscellaneous items.
There were a significant number of items depicting
Wisconsin Carnegie
libraries. The
Milwaukee Public Library was also well
represented in the exhibit.
Also
on display at the Menomonee Falls Public Library was a replica of a
traveling
library bookcase which was built by the husband of Kris Stabo, the Youth
Services Librarian at the library. This bookcase may be available for loan for
other exhibits in the future.
Other locations where this exhibit has or will be displayed.
The Wisconsin Library Heritage Center