Charlotte Ryan in a room of the Landa Library in 1947.
Charlotte Ryan, the head librarian, organized the book collection at Landa Library in 1947, which at the time included 1,536 volumes. She remained in her role at Landa until her passing on May 1, 1958. Beyond her responsibilities at the public library, she also oversaw the reorganization and cataloguing of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (D.R.T.) library located in the Alamo. Earlier in her career, she served as a cataloguer at the Rosenberg Library in Galveston and later as chief of extension service at the Illinois State Library.
Did you know community members had a chance to purchase a piece of Landa?
Landa Library held an auction in 1999.
According to the press release from August 1999, items that were auctioned included:
-- wrought iron bookcases
-- marble urns
-- chandeliers, including crystal and wrought iron composition
-- wall sconces with prism ornaments
-- antique picture frames
-- ornamental curtain rods
Did you know that Mrs. Hannah Landa served as president of the Battle of Flowers committee?
Mrs. Hannah Landa (listed as Mrs. Harry Landa) served as president in 1938 and 1939.
| Group portrait of (L to R) Mrs. Harry Landa, corresponding secretary of the Battle of the Flowers Association, Mrs. Clarence Hocker, vice-president, Mrs. James B. Martindale, chairman of decorations, and Mrs. Belcher F. Stout courtesy committee chair man, pose under a tree at the Hocker home. |
Did you know that people get married at Landa?
The first wedding to take place on the Landa grounds on May 1, 1994!
