Join us for a special presentation by USI Archivist Jennifer Greene on the Beardsley, Montgomery, and Gordon Collections.
This presentation highlights one family's clothing collection from 1870 to 1970, including wonderful detailed handmade items and designer labels. Come take a stroll through fashions of the past as we see how styles changed, and marvel at the wonderful care that was taken to preserve this beautiful clothing collection.Â
AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |
EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |
TAGS: | Preservation | Local History | EVPL Central |
*Originally opened in 1932 and designated as Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s main branch, EVPL Central is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. With 145,000 square feet, the building contains areas for kids and teens, Maker Central, Education Central, Business Central, study rooms, and the Indiana Room, a special collection of materials that focus on local and regional history. Available for public use, EVPL Central also features the Browning Rooms, a conference room, and a large group room.