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- Evelyn Meador Branch Library Scrapbook
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- Description
- The scrapbook contains photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings on the campaign for a library in the Seabrook area, the groundbreaking in January 1986, and the Evelyn Meador Library's construction. Contains book reviews by Branch Librarian Cheryl Minard and articles about programs and the Friends of the Library. On January 30, 1989, the Friends hosted a program featuring several authors, including Tom Townsend, Alicia Knight, Lionel Garcia, Ken Grissom, and Tom Weir.
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- Date Original
- 1970 - 1985
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- Branches and Locations
- ["Evelyn Meador"]
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- Type
- ["scrapbook"]
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- Subject
- ["Construction","Histories","Groundbreakings","Friends of the Library Groups","HCPL Staff","Author Visits","Famous Guests","Summer Reading Program","Halloween","Holiday Events","In The News"]
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Evelyn Meador Branch Library Scrapbook
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EVELYN MEADOR
in
Center,
. 23,
and gradu-
Evelyn Marie Morgan was born and raised _
Texas. Born to W.D. and Pearl Morgan on February
1909, Evelyn spent her childhood in Center
ated valedictorian from Center High School. Evelyn
continued her education at the University of Texas and
after two years left to be with her family in Center
upon the death of her father.
Evelyn was a teacher at Center High School unt
married Rex L. Meador on June 10, 1929. Soon aft
and Evelyn were married they moved to Houston where
their daughter, Lynn, was born. Lynn still resides in
Houston and her son Mark is currently studying law at
SMU.
Houston, Evelyn was involved in many
President
she
Rex
while in Houston, Evelyn was involved in many com¬
munity activities including serving as President of the
PTA, a member of several garden clubs, the Delphian So¬
ciety, the Bible Study Fellowship, and a member of the
[TPS Investment Club. One of Evelyn's favorite activi-
:ies in Houston was her weekly visit with her daughter
PTA,
c:_
TIPS Investment
ties in Houston
Lynn to
One of Evelyn's
this love of fishing, the Meador's since
wintered in Islamorada, Florida. Evelyn has
community activities in
;ton was her weekly visit with her daughter
the downtown Houston Public Library.
felyn's fondest hobbies is sail fishing and
l~'~ 1 ~ c fishing, the " ’ — ' ~
to pursue
1957, have
also involved herself in many cc
Islamorada including volunteering at the local hospital
and founding a TIPS Investment Club.
In 1961, Evelyn and Rex moved to Seabrook where they
are members of the Seabrook United Methodist Church and
the Lakewood Yacht
The Meador's
with
me neaaor's in iy«D were among live interested
Seabrook residents who met with Commissioner Jim
Fonteno to inquire about getting a branch library built
in Seabrook. In 1985 the City of Seabrook, with the
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would be built
in Seabrook.
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of land originally
The donation was _
county branch library
of the donation.
Evelyn and Rex Meador were foundir
Friends of the Library organization
It was the Friends of the Seabrook L:
mended that the branch library be n
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annual meeting in 1985.
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Seabrook library
service
J
suggested
SEABROOK - Seabrook City council received recom¬
mendations in a report from the library study committee-at
the last meeting. The committee recommended that the
city begin an “interim library" service under the Harris
County library system in temporary quarters in the
Miramar Shopping Center as soon as arrangements can be
made.
The committee also receommended that the city appoint
a permanent library hoard and start a Seabrook Chapter of
the Friends ol the Library organization. They suggested
several sites for the permanent building which could be
constructed in 1971 or 1972- it sufficient money can be raised.
Serving on the committee are Mrs.- Bonnie Oldenkamp,
Mrs. Betty Perez, Mrs. Alice Royal; Postmaster Ed
Dangler and chairman Glen Hewett. Ron Holbrook serves
as the liaison councilman on the committee.
Council deferred action on setting -cost of living salaries
lor city employees. Kobert Sparks was appointed to the
charter commission to replace Gale Chandler who
resigned
in other business council passed a resolution to enter into
a contract wi th Seadrift Pipeline
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EV history_001
Seabrook library service suggested
Library promoters hit campaign trail
Seabrook welcomes thought of county library
Seabrook, county working together to build library
Local library may be a reality
Money matters
New library to be named for Evelyn Meador
Library gift
Friends of the Library club forms in Seabrook
Friends of the Library club forms in Seabrook
Money matters
"Friends of the Library" formed ; Seabrook Association donates to area
Saturday set for library ceremonies
Friends of Seabrook Library set groundbreaking ceremony
Seabrook turns ground for new library branch
Dig date set for library
Seabrook turns ground for new library branch
Seabrook holds groundbreaking ceremony
Groundbreaking ceremony moves library closer to reality
Groundbreaking ceremony moves library closer to reality
Groundbreaking of the Evelyn Meador Library
Evelyn Meador groundbreaking
Groundbreaking of the Evelyn Meador Library
Groundbreaking of the Evelyn Meador Library
A record crowd?
Groundbreaking of the Evelyn Meador Library
For the record
For the record
EV history_030
Essay winners praise new library
Seabrook friends solicit books for Meador Library ; 'Friends' gear up for library promotions
Essay Contest sponsored by the "Friends" of the new Evelyn Meador Library
EV history_034
EV history_035
Controversy brewing over library funding
Library fund goal at 25 percent
Plan to honor shuttle astronaut adds to debate
A success ; Library benefit Saturday
EV history_040
Annual library meeting set for this Monday
Meador Library planning continues
"Animal Antics" program flyer
Evelyn Meador Branch Library floor plan
Construction to begin by April on Meador
Construction to begin by April on Meador
Friends of the Evelyn Meador Library
Buy a brick for the library
Library construction said ahead of schedule
Used book sale Oct. 10 ; Seabrook ThisWeek
Friends of libraries in Texas
Seabrook ThisWeek ; Meador branch library to sponsor used book sale
Opening set for Evelyn Meador Branch
Seabrook ThisWeek ; Invitation to the Dedication Ceremonies of the Evelyn Meador Branch
Seabrook library could be open by this summer
Book bonanza : Meador Library opens doors Monday
New Seabrook library to de dedicated Sunday
Dedication program, Harris County Public Library, Evelyn Meador Branch
EV history_059
Seabrook Library features art exhibit during opening
June 27, 1988. First day open.
EV history_062
Grand opening
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Meador Branch Library opens in Seabrook
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review ; Meador Library is staying busy
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Meador Library is staying busy
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Minard, Meador Library log six months in 'circulation'
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Friends of the Evelyn Meador Library Annual Meeting
Friends of the Evelyn Meador Library Annual Meeting
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Area writers are featured at library
Library Friends appoint directors
Martin comes to Evelyn Meador ; Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Librarian's Pick of the Week book review
Happenings, June 1989. In Memory of Evelyn Meador.
Donation to help promote chemicals safety awareness
Kennedy-Onassis bio reviewed
Seabrook library offers storytime extravaganza ; Houston police dog K-9 to visit Seabrook library
EV history_089
Summer Dog Days at the Library
Seabrook library offers storytime extravaganza ; Houston police dog K-9 to visit Seabrook library
Visit from Houston Police Department K-9 police dog
Visit from Houston Police Department K-9 police dog
SRP 1989, End of Summer, Halloween in August event
SRP 1989, End of Summer, Halloween in August event
SRP 1989, End of Summer, Halloween in August event
SRP 1989, End of Summer, Halloween in August event
SRP 1989, End of Summer, Halloween in August event
SRP 1989, End of Summer, Halloween in August event
SRP 1989, End of Summer, Halloween in August event
Summer Reading Program 1989, Bulletin Board
Summer Reading Program 1989
HCPL News Release: Cultural Arts Calendar
Summer Reading Program 1989, Bulletin Board
HCPL News Release
HCPL News Release
Halloween programs at the Evelyn Meador Library
Halloween program at the Evelyn Meador Library