1966

Bernice Brown's Visit and Two New Funds

In January 1966, the Friends gave the library 27 books on civilization and California lore. Members elected Beverly Corben president on January 27. In April, 19 people toured the Los Angeles County Library by charter bus and met County Librarian William Geller. The Friends held a children's writing and illustration contest. They held a May 21 Libations benefit at the Gazin home. On June 3, California First Lady Bernice Brown visited Valley Park for a reception Pat Gazin organized. The Friends presented her with Seaguide by Leland Lewis. In August, the Gazins pledged a recurring $50 annual gift for Californiana. In December, Frederic W. Flake's colleagues at Douglas Aircraft gave memorial contributions for a record collection in his name. The board added support and approved a plaque for the collection. It also authorized $200 for Great Books.

Drawn from: Daily Breeze — annual gift of 27 books; Annual meeting — Beverly Corben elected president; Friends tour Los Angeles County Library — extended newspaper account; Mrs. Brown visit — revised publicity release; Merchant Mailer — Mrs. Pat Brown visits Hermosa Beach; Board meeting — children's programs, Gazin gift and record collection proposal; Gazin annual gift and Flake memorial collection announcement; Board meeting — Flake memorial records and Great Books funding.

Summary written by Claude from this year's records, for review by the board. Read every year.