J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
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*Author's note: I originally wrote this in 2014 and recently recovered the lost file. I hope you enjoy!
Sorry, there are no pictures for this post. As some of you may know, I've been getting into the swing of things at my new job as a grant writer for a local nonprofit organization. As a result, I haven't had much time to update Dynamic DFW. Now that things are on an even keel at work, I am hoping to post regularly again, though it will likely be monthly instead of weekly due to time constraints.
For this post, I wanted to focus on the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas. Named after Texas Instruments co-founder J. Erik Jonsson, the library is the heart of the Dallas Public Library system and has a few really neat features!
Make a beeline for the 7th floor. There you can see:
1. An original broadside print from July 4, 1776 of the Declaration of Independence. This was basically one of the drafts handed out before the official Declaration was signed. I was really excited to see John Hancock's signature!
2. Shakespeare's First Folio. This collection of 36 plays was compiled in 1623. According to Wikipedia, there are 233 known surviving copies of the original 800 printed, and the First Folio is one of the most valuable printed books in the world with a copy selling at Christie's in New York for $6.16 million in October 2001.
3. The JFK Collection
4. Historic books, photos, maps, newspapers, etc. for Dallas.
If you work for a nonprofit, the 6th floor is the place to be. The library maintains grant resources for nonprofits that are free to access. This floor also contains test guides for various Civil Service tests, government regulations, and information about patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Trying to learn more about your own family? The Dallas Public Library Genealogy Section has one of the largest and most comprehensive collections for family history research in the Southwest. The collection includes information from all states and counties of the US and some foreign countries as well! This collection is located on the 8th floor of the library. You can also e-mail genealogy@dallaslibrary.org for assistance.
*Author's note: I originally wrote this in 2014 and recently recovered the lost file. I hope you enjoy!
Sorry, there are no pictures for this post. As some of you may know, I've been getting into the swing of things at my new job as a grant writer for a local nonprofit organization. As a result, I haven't had much time to update Dynamic DFW. Now that things are on an even keel at work, I am hoping to post regularly again, though it will likely be monthly instead of weekly due to time constraints.
For this post, I wanted to focus on the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas. Named after Texas Instruments co-founder J. Erik Jonsson, the library is the heart of the Dallas Public Library system and has a few really neat features!
Make a beeline for the 7th floor. There you can see:
1. An original broadside print from July 4, 1776 of the Declaration of Independence. This was basically one of the drafts handed out before the official Declaration was signed. I was really excited to see John Hancock's signature!
2. Shakespeare's First Folio. This collection of 36 plays was compiled in 1623. According to Wikipedia, there are 233 known surviving copies of the original 800 printed, and the First Folio is one of the most valuable printed books in the world with a copy selling at Christie's in New York for $6.16 million in October 2001.
3. The JFK Collection
4. Historic books, photos, maps, newspapers, etc. for Dallas.
If you work for a nonprofit, the 6th floor is the place to be. The library maintains grant resources for nonprofits that are free to access. This floor also contains test guides for various Civil Service tests, government regulations, and information about patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Trying to learn more about your own family? The Dallas Public Library Genealogy Section has one of the largest and most comprehensive collections for family history research in the Southwest. The collection includes information from all states and counties of the US and some foreign countries as well! This collection is located on the 8th floor of the library. You can also e-mail genealogy@dallaslibrary.org for assistance.
The Central Library is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the week.The library closes on holidays, so be sure to call in advance or check our their website when planning a visit. There is no charge to visit the library itself, but plan to pay up to $5 when parking near the library or in the underground parking garage.
The J. Erick Jonsson Central Library
1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 670-1400
http://dallaslibrary2.org/central
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