Photograph of Robinson Library exterior, 1950

Extent:
1 Photographic Prints
Scope and content:

Black and white candid photograph taken outside the Robert Robinson Library as Miss Bracie enters the building. Facing the front of the library, the photo captures a woman, identified as Miss Bracie, stepping up to the front door of the building. With her back to the camera, Miss Bracie wears a light-colored jacket and skirt, a much lighter-colored hat with black sash, and carries a dark-colored hand bag. The building, made of brick with a dark-colored metal roof, has one brick chimney on the left side and four narrow windows that are evenly separated by the white trimmed front door. Above the front door, just under an outdoor light, is a sign that reads "Robert Robinson Library" in dark letters. A cement walkway leads up to the door and is bordered on either side by shrubbery and grass. The photo is dated c.1950. Photo previously labeled as #496

Physical facet:
black white photograph
Dimensions:
8 x 10 in
Other finding aids:

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Access and use

Location of collection:
Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (703) 746-1706
Parent restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Public access to some confidential personnel records is restricted, these materials are noted as such.