1934-03-29City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 03/29/1934
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Katharine P. Loring, James A. Cronin, Thomas F. Delaney, Caleb B.
Hood, Rev. Clarence S. Pond, Robert O. Small, and Horace W. Woodberry
Board members absent: Marian P. Motley, and Fred H. Porter
Others present:
Recorder: Marjorie H. Stanton
March 29, 1934
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held at the Library on Thursday, March 1,
at4P.M.
There were present, of the Trustees, Miss Loring, and Messrs., Pond, Woodberry, Hood,
Small, Delaney and Cronin.
The records of the meeting of January 25th were read and approved.
The financial summary for the month was presented by Mr. Small, who also reported that
there had been no cut in the budget as asked for by the Trustees.
Voted: that the Secretary send to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen a note, expressing the
appreciation of the Trustees for the consideration given the budget for this year.
The Administration Committee made informal report of work done at the Farms Branch by
the C.W.A. workers.
Voted: That Mr. Delaney be authorized to confer with Mr. Blackmer and the Chief of
police on the question of preventing baseball playing on the upper end of the Common.
Voted: that the Library hold a Neighborhood Meeting for Librarians and Trustees of nearby
towns and cities, on Friday May 18th, and that lunch be provided from the Sohier Fund.
The Committee on Circulation recommended the purchase of 227 new titles and the receipt
of 18 gifts. Voted: that this recommendation be approved.
The report of the Librarian was read and placed on file.
Voted: that the Librarian be authorized to spend a sum not exceeding 300.00 to cover
expenses of Librarian and Assistants at library meetings and courses for professional improvement
- this sum to be take from the Trusts Funds.
Voted: to continue the service of Mr. Revel Davis, at the Farms Branch, until May 1st.
Voted: to adjourn
Adjourned
Marjorie H. Stanton
Secretary