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00:00:07 - Edith Foster talks about the origins of the West Georgia Regional Library

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Segment Synopsis: She discusses the origins of the public library in Carrollton from early 1900s to the 1940s.

00:02:45 - Foster discusses changing her profession and planning the regional library system

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Segment Synopsis: She changed her chosen profession of English teacher and poet to librarian after studying at Emory and came to Carrollton to start the regional library.

00:15:25 - Foster discusses financial support from West Georgia College

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Segment Synopsis: She discusses help in funding the library system from West Georgia president Dr. Ingram, including support from Rosenwald Fund.

00:18:37 - Foster discusses bookmobiles

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Segment Synopsis: She tells the story of starting a bookmobile for the library, working with local schools, and working with Douglas County.