Virginia Keating (1904-2003)
Interview date: July 6, 1974 and April 14, 1976
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The former head of the Marin County Library at Civic Center, Virginia had lived in San Anselmo
since 1907. This interview was recorded at the Octagon House. A Marin county Librarian for 38
years (1931-1968), Virginia tells how Marin County got its library in 1926. Anne T. Kent joins
in these reminiscences. On August 3, 1926, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to
establish a library. Virginia shares the stories of early problems, moving library branches,
budget problems, re-location of the library from the basement at the Court House to the Coleman
School to the Civic Center. Virginia explains how she created a bookmobile and started the
“California Room.” She relates many humorous experiences over the years as a County Librarian.
Audio Clip from the Interview (one minute) Full Transcript of the Interview (Click here for a printable version) |
COPYRIGHT 2003, Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library
