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Form of Agreement, May 15, 1936
Agreement and conditions for the use of 74 Talking Book machines sent by the Library of Congress to Adam Strohm, Librarian, at the Distributing Library in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan via New York. Conditions include choosing blind adults to use…
APH listing of Books for the Adult Blind
Typed listing of books put out by the American Printing House for the Blind. List has red pencil ruling out some titles. At the top of page 1, in red pencil, are the words 'These titles not distributed by (underlined) Books for the Adult Blind'. …
Notice of supplies shipped, March 1, 1940
A letter from R B Irwin to Mrs. Grace D. Lacey, at the Department of the Blind with the Wayne County Library in Detroit, Michigan. Mr Irwin describes Talking Book containers and record envelopes being sent, which will be used for mailing Talking…
Letter of machine shipment, July 17, 1940
Letter from R. B. Irwin to Mrs. Grace D. Lacey, Library for the Blind, Wayne County Library in Detroit, Michigan, accompanying receipt for shipping of 20 Talking Book players from Washington via Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Details include likely…
Report of the Advisory Committee... June 12, 1934
Meeting notes summarize a discussion and a demonstration by Mr. E R Harris' Readophone, being considered for use as with Talking Books (records) for the blind. Record size and sound reproducing principles were considered
The Moon System card
Card containing the raised signs of the Moon System which people can read using their fingers. Signs include letters, a few words, numerals in New Style and Old Style, and guide lines. Card was printed and published by the National Institute for the…
Talking Book Committee Meeting, April 17, 1934
Notes on the discussion by the Talking Book Committee, covering subjects such as payment for talking book machines, delivery to the main library location, places they might be publicized and placed, and groups that might help publicize.
Talking Book Committee Meeting Notes, April 4, 1934
Notes on a meeting of the Talking Book Committee on April 4, 1934, discussing how to distribute machines (which play records, or talking books) distributed by "the Foundation", using the system in the State of Ohio as a possible example. Mentions a…
Wayne County Library for the Blind Annual Report
A typed annual report using both sides of one letter size sheet and laminated. Report sums up early library and talking book service for visually challenged persons starting in 1912 in Detroit, Michigan. History described extends through 1932. …
Cover letter for list, February 25, 1941
Letter from Robert Voorhus, Director of the Books for the Adult Blind project, Washington, to Mrs Lacey, Librarian, Department for the Blind, Wayne County Library on Trumbull in Detroit, Michigan. Letter introduces a memorandum from April, 1940…