1963-06-20 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 06/20/1963
Place: Beverly Public L~rary
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Russell P. Brown, Anne P. Bryant, Edward M.
Doherty, Frank P. Hyde, Carolyn F. StandIcy, and Thomas J. Toomey
Board members absent: Frederick H. Pierce
Others present:
Recorder: Marion A. Brown
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1963 4 P. M.
The regular meeting of the Trustees was held at the L~rary on the above date. Those in attendance
were Mrs. Conrad, presiding, Mrs. Bryant, Miss StandIcy, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Doherty, Mr. Toomey and
Mr. Brown.
Because of the death of Mr. Lancaster, today, Mrs. Conrad asked for a moment of silence. She also
asked Miss Standley and Mrs. Bryant to set up some resolutions for Mr. Lancaster, to be sent to Mrs.
Lancaster and for the record. It was VOTED to close Sat. morning from 9 - 12 so Trustees and Staff
could attend the services.
The records ofthe last meeting were approved as read and after study ofthe finance sheets they were
accepted.
For Administration, Mrs. Conrad stated that the doors as well as the frame work should be replaced
at the Farms. Mr. Tooracy said that the Mayor stated that they could be done by the City men.
Regardless they definitely need attention very soon.
Mr. Tooracy also stated that the City men could do the Farms ceiling for $500. He will try to
straighten out with the Insurance Co. involved.
VOTED Mrs. Dunklee attend the fourth year of Public Library techniques at the University of N.H.,
July 29 to Aug. 16, to be given the amotmt of the fee of $75, receive her weekly pay and to be given
a weeks vacation with pay.
The circulation reports and report ofthe Librarian were read and approved. Mrs. Conrad read a letter
of resignation from Mr. Dunklee, Special Services Librarian because of a bad back trouble. Accepted
with regret.
Discussion of a new bookmobile took place. Mrs. Conrad read a letter from Beverly Rotary Club
presenting the Trustees of the Library $2000 to be held in Trust until such time that enough money
was available This amount is in the Beverly National Bank. Mr. Phillips, Pres. of the Bank as
Treasurer of Rotary would attend to.
Mrs. Conrad presented her Committees and appointed her Committee to make up a new set of
by-laws.
Adjourned 5:20 until Sept. 19.
Marion A. Brown
Clerk
COMMITTEES 1963
FINANCE Mr. Russell P. Brown, Chairman
Mr. Frederick H. Pierce
Mr. Thomas J. Toomey
ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Louisa V. Conrad, Chairman
Mr. Thomas J. Toomey
Mr. Frank P. Hyde
CIRCULATION
Miss Carolyn F. Standley, Chairman
Mr. Frank P. Hyde
Mr. Edward M. Doherty
FARMS BRANCH
Mrs. John K. Bryant, Chairman
Mr. Frederick H. Pierce
Mr. Bruce Lancaster
BOOKMOBILE
Mr. Bruce Lancaster, Chairman
Miss Carolyn F. Standley
Mr. Russell P. Brown
NEW BY-LAWS Mr. Frederick H. Pierce, Chairman
Mr. Thomas J. Toomey
Mr. Edward M. Doherty
June 21,1963
Dear Mrs. Lancaster,
Each and every member of the Board of Trustees of the Beverly Public Library extends his
deepest sympathy to you in the death of Mr. Lancaster.
His lose to us an a valued friend and member of the Board touches deeply. We remember
particularly his interest in and support of the Bookmobile; his wonde~tlly helpful graphs that sparked
renewed interest in all phases of library service. There was never a Board meeting when his real
understanding combined with quiet humor didn't affect us all. His tremendous knowledge of history
shared so generously, make us proud to have been associated with him.
It is with deep appreciation for all he has meant to the Lih'ary that we send our sympathy to
you, Mrs. Lancaster, in these very difficult days.
s/Mrs. John Bryant
Secretary of the Board
WHEREAS it is with a tree sense of loss and a real sense of sorrow at the passing of BRUCE
LANCASTER, a fellow Trustee of the Beverly Public Library; and
WHEREAS we note the many comributions he made to the progress and development ofthe Library
giving credit to everyone other than himse~ and
WHEREAS his excellent advice and wholehearted cooperation with Board and Staff have been an
inspiration to all concerned; and
WHEREAS he was ever a modest, unassuming man blest with a quiet wit and a refreshing approach
to any problem at hand, with an obvious interest in every aspect of our association with
him on the Board of the Library; and
WHEREAS his remarkable ability as a writer has brought honor to the Library which he served so
unselfishly; and
WHEREAS Bruce Lancaster served with dignity and wisdom the Library to which he was devoted;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this humble tribute acknowledging the heritage he has left
with us be entered in the RECORDS OF THE BEVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY'S
BOARD OF TRUSTEES for all to see.
Mrs. E. A. Conrad, Chairman of the Board
Mrs. John W. Bryant
Miss Carolyn F. StandIcy
for the TRUSTEES
June 21, 1963