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| Title | Louisiana Bookmobile |
| Type | Image |
| Digitized Material | color postcard
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| Subject | Library buildings Louisiana
Public libraries
Bookmobiles
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| Description | On Front: The Bookmobile, Bringing the Library to the People, Louisiana Bookmobile, circa 1950; On Back: Bookmobiles have provided an outstanding social service, bringing the library to the people. The origins of the bookmobile can be traced to British Prime Minister Disraeli, who in 1859 started the first ""books on wheels"" program using horse drawn wagons. Initially called ""travelling libraries"" or ""mobile service, "" the idea was brought to the United States in 1905 by Mary Titcomb of Hagerstown, Maryland. Early bookmobiles, similar to the featured Louisiana Bookmobile, were simple delivery trucks fitted with reversible shelves. SIRS honors America's Public Libraries, including bookmobiles, with this timeless print. This print, the fourth of a limited-edition collection, recognizes the essential role public libraries play in our society. |
| Publisher | ALA Archives - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Theme | Library Postcards |
| Sub-theme | Louisiana |
| Language | English |
| Work Dimensions-Measurement | 14.0 x 10.2 cm |
| Medium | Paper |
| Digital Dimensions-Measurement | 3239 x 2167 pixels |
| Format-Measurement | TIFF |
| Resolution-Measurement | 600 dpi |
| File Size-Measurement | 21074316 bytes |
| Resource Identifier | ALA0000495 |
| Date Created | 2008-10-15 |
| Copyright | Unknown |
| Group-Record | 97 |
| Sub Group-Record | 1 |
| Series-Record | 55 |
| Repository | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University Archives |
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