Public Library on the corner of Oxford and Bath Streets, Levin.
There is a crowd of people at the front of the building, possibly for the opening day of the library.
Photographed ca 1909 by an unidentified photographer.
From National Library Collection - 1 negative, ID: 1/2-139937-F
Penciled on back - The Royal Horticultural Societys’ “Dictionary of Gardening” presented by the trustees of the former Levin Horticultural Society. Mr N.D. Broadbent, chairman of the societys’ trustees is seen with the librarian Miss D.E. Picken. Sat. Aug. 2, 1969.
Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.
See also – #.0287
Book presented to Levin Public Library, 1969 1 B&W photo print
Book – “Dictionary of Gardening” (by The Royal Horticultural Society), is presented to the Levin Public Library by the trustees of the former Levin Horticultural Society. Left – Miss D.E. Picken (librarian). Right – Mr N.D. Broadbent (chairman, Levin Horticultural Society trustees).
See also – #.0287
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Printed on side of photo – FEB . 66
Stamped on back with black ink – F 861
Exterior Levin Public Library, main entrance, 1966 1 Colour photo print
Taken at night with interior & exterior lighted.
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Written on back with black ballpoint pen – 10 / 1965
Children’s section, Levin Public Library, 1965 1 B&W photo print
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Penciled on back - Miss Pickin [? Picken], librarian unpacks paintings from a large touring art exhibition. Mon. Jun. 14, 1971.
Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.
Miss Picken, Levin librarian, unpacks paintings from a large touring art exhibition 1 B&W photo print
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Written with black ballpoint pen on piece of self-adhesive paper at bottom right of photo – B
Donated to reunion committee by Cedric Harris.
Children sitting on floor in Levin Public Library 1 B&W photo print
Woman (librarian, believed to be Mrs Lesley [or Leslie] Simmons) at left, reading & showing book (‘Hairy McCleary’) with other books on her knees.
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