LIBRARY NEWS
Library head Rose Dawkins discussed the current state of Alexandria’s library at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Library, warning us that funds will shrink with the city’s income.
Julia Randle gave an interesting slide show about the historic buildings at Virginia Theological Seminary; particularly touching were the photographs of the fire that ruined a very old building beyond repair a few years ago.
President Elaine Hawes ran the meeting and election of officers.
PURCHASES
Among interesting additions to the library’s collection were: a photo of the 1940 football team from Parker-Gray, with athletes names written on the back; a menu from the Old Colony Inn, a restaurant built on South Washington Street with the hope that it would serve tourists driving down to Mount Vernon (it has been turned into condominiums). Old South dishes like peanut soup were featured.
“Mapping Virginia,” a book of Virginia maps, was presented to the library in honor of Allan Robbins.
MILLER PARTY
Joann Miller invited friends to dinner at her new home in Greenspring Village. Among them were Pat Schmid, L.K. Hunt, Rance Willis, Mike Curry and Bob Eiffert, who is now serving in program management for long term care with the Fairfax County Health Department.
— Lois Kelso Hunt