MS-4C
FLESH PUBLIC LIBRARY ADDITIONAL COLLECTION
INTRODUCTION
The MS-4C collection was accessioned into the Library Archives from the general files of the Library. The collection is housed in a single Gaylord Acid Free Box containing 99 files. There are no known restrictions on the use of these materials.
SCOPE AND CONTENT
The collection is divided into the following six series:
SERIES I ANNUAL REPORTS 1929-1987
SERIES II MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL RECORDS
SERIES III BUILDING EXPANSION – 1970s
SERIES IV LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
SERIES V LONG-RANGE PLANNING – 1980s and 1990s
SERIES VI MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
CONTAINER LIST
SERIES I: ANNUAL REPORTS 1929-1987
BOX 1
File
1 Schmidlapp Free School Library Report – 1 January-31 December 1929
2 Schmidlapp Free School Library Report for year ending December 31, 1930
3 Public Library Report for year ending 31 December 1931 [In November 1931 the name and location of the library changed from Schmidlapp Free School Library at 509 North Main Street to Flesh Public Library at 124 West Greene Street.]
4 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1932
5 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1933
6 Partial Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1934
1935 Report is not part of the collection.
7 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1936
8 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1937
1938-1942 Annual Reports are not part of the collection.
9 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1943
10 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1944
11 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1945
12 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1946
13 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1947
14 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1948
15 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1949
16 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1950
17 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1951
1952-1955 Annual Reports are not part of the collection.
18 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1956
19 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1957
20 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1958
21 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1959 – and a brochure: “Information Unlimited: how your public library can serve you in today’s world”, published by Flesh Public Library, Piqua, Ohio 1959
22 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1960
23 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1961 and a report brochure for public distribution.
24 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1962 and a report brochure for public distribution. (2)
25 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1963 and a report brochure for public distribution.
26 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1964 and a report brochure for public distribution.
27 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1965 and a report brochure for public distribution.
28 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1966 and a report brochure for public distribution.
1967 Annual Report is not part of the collection.
29 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1968
30 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1969
31 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1970
32 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1971
33 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1972
34 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1973
35 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1974
36 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1975
37 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1976
38 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1977
39 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1978
1979 Annual Report is not part of the collection.
40 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1980
41 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1981
42 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1982
43 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1983
44 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1984
45 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1985
46 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1986 and Annual Financial Report for 1986
47 Flesh Public Library Report for calendar year 1987
SERIES II: MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL RECORDS
BOX 1
File
48 Library Story Time Receipt Book – 27 July 1946-21 October 1948
49 Library Story Time Receipt Book – 21 October 1948-17 November 1949
50 Library Story Time Receipt Book – 19 October 1950
51 Library Story Time Receipt Book – 16 October 1952
52 Library Story Time Receipt Book – 15 October 1953-18 November 1954
53 Library Story Time Receipt Book – 17 October 1957-17 September 1959
54 Library Story Time Receipt Book – September 1960 – 18 January 1962
55 Proposal for a Library Budget Formula for Miami County – by Jim Miley, Troy-Miami County Public Library – 1985
56 Five-Year Financial Statistics, Flesh Public Library – 1983-1987 and newspaper articles based on the statistics
57 1987 Appropriations
58 Financial Reports for Month ending 31 March 1989
59 Beginning Salaries for persons employed after 1 January 1991
60 Financial Reports for Month ending 30 November 1990
61 Financial Reports for Month ending 31 July 1991
62 Purchase Orders
[1] A P Paging System – 1/21/1991
[2] Italians To America (books) – 12/10/1993
[3] Microfilm of 1850 Census – 12/10/1993
[4] Invoice for remodeling Piqua Historical Museum – 10/8/1993
SERIES III: BUILDING EXPANSION
BOX 1
File
63 Schmidlapp Free School Library – Gifts by Jacob Schmidlapp 1889-1914 and other gifts
64 Letter from Fifth Third Union Trust to George C. Dietrich, Chairman Schmidlapp Free School Library dated 11 June 1930 rejecting a request for a $3000 donation from the Schmidlapp Trust.
65 [1] Offer by Board of Trustees of Schmidlapp Library to Purchase The Piqua Club for $11,200 – 4 November 1930
[2] Notice to Bidders – for repair and remodeling of Flesh Public Library – March 1931
66 Building Program Statement: A Recommended 20-Year Building Program for Flesh Public Library – November 1973
67 A Recommended Building Program: Preliminary Statement – April 1975
68 Specifications for Addition to Flesh Public Library – 1976
69 Ground breaking ceremony for the new addition to the Library – 30 November 1976 and newspaper photo.
SERIES IV: LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
BOX 1
File
70 Newspaper article announcing the change to using library cards to check out books – Change went into effect on 1 November 1892. Miami Helmet 23 October 1892.
71 Director’s Report – 28 February 1987
72 Puppet Show Programs – 1979-1990 – 24 programs
73 Children’s Reading Club programs and certificates 1974-1987
74 Family Summer Reading Club, programs, materials, and certificates – 1984
SERIES V: LONG RANGE PLANNING AND ASSESSMENTS
BOX 1
File
75 The Libraries of Miami County, Ohio: A Study of Services and Physical Facilities, by John N. Storch, Lima Public Library, Lima, Ohio, and John S. Wallach, Greene County District Library, Xenia, Ohio. 1971
76 “Any Number Can Play: The First national Report of Output Measures Data” an article in Public Libraries, Summer 1985
77 Chief Functions of the Five Departments:
[1] Circulation Department
[2] Information and Research Department (I&R)
[3] Children’s Department
[4] Technical Services Department
[5] Piqua History Department
78 Proposed Reorganization of the Adult Department – 17 February 1985 for implementation on or about 1 April 1986
79 Ohio Library Association: Interim Standards for the Public Libraries of Ohio. Adopted by the Board of Directors 15 September 1984
80 Ohio Library Association: A Guideline to Planning Public Library Service to Children in Ohio. Adopted by the Board of Directors 10 February 1984
81 A Market Analysis for The Flesh Public Library, Piqua, Ohio, by Gordon L. Wise, Wright State University. 1 November 1985
82 Library User Survey Tabulation Results, September 1985
83 Planning Process 1985
84 [1] Job Descriptions – Revised: May 1985
[2] Position Classifications – Revised: May 1985
85 [1] Comparative data: Flesh Public Library – The statistics included are taken from the Statistical Directory of the State library of Ohio, 1983, and the U.S. Census for 1980
[2] Comparison of the Flesh Public library to the “O.L.A. Interim Standards for the Public Libraries of Ohio” – May 1985
[3] “A Guideline To Planning Public Library Service to Children in Ohio – An evaluation of the Flesh Public Library”, by Linda J. Grimes, Children’s Librarian – May 1985
86 “Let’s Convince the Other 35 Percent” – Five-Year Development Plan – 1986
87 Proposed Piqua Public Library / Piqua City Schools Office – 300 block North College Street at the site of the old Piqua High School.
88 [1] Standards For Public Library Service in Ohio – a check list used for evaluation. “Planning document #3”
[2] Library User Survey Final Tabulation: May 1990 – “Planning Document #4”
[3] 1984/1989 Statistical Comparison – “Planning Document #5”
89 [1] 5-Year Development Plan 1991-1995: Workbook 1990
[2] Beginning Our Second Hundred years: Long Range Plan 1991-1995
[3] 5-Year Development Plan Evaluation, October 1990
90 Feasibility Study: Various Expansion Options for the Flesh Public Library Piqua, Ohio by Steed Hammond Paul Architects, March 1992. This study deals only with options for remodeling and expansion at 124 West Greene Street.
Also included are various notes concerning building space and equipment needs.
91 [1] A Strategic Plan - 1993
[2] A Reaction To “A Strategic Plan” – 1993
SERIES VI: MISCELLANEOUS
BOX 1
File
92 Materials promoting and used in the “Third Annual Jelly Bean Open” sponsored by the Local History Department – 1987
93 Flesh Public Library Board of Trustees Win O.L.T.A. 1987 Award of Achievement
94 The Miami Valley Executive Conference Center – A proposal to remodel and expand the Plaza / Fort Piqua hotel by Mid States Mortgage. Architects: Richard Rauh & Associates and McBride & Kelley – c. 1990
95 Promotional Materials
[1] Genealogical collection list, “To Help You Climb Your Family Tree”
[2] “Our Place or Yours”, Free Services to the homebound
[3] 1047 newspaper articles on library exhibits in local stores and library assistance with cancer fund drive.
[4] 1987 newspaper article about computer software available at the library
[5] “What’s Going On At The Library”, a 1987 brochure
96 [1] Housekeeper Work Schedule
[2] Custodian Duties
97 Statement of parents responsibilities with regard to their children’s library card.
98 Newspaper clippings
[1] “Profile – Wallace White” – c. 1976
[2] “Helen Wellmeier retires from Flesh Library Board” – 14 December 1976
99 Piqua Civil Hall of Fame Proclamation and Third Annual Induction Ceremony Program – 6 April 1997