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              <text>'Ideal Library Family' The Gibsons</text>
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              <text>The Gibsons, a family of five are the center of an article describing the "ideal library family." Listed are Mr and Mrs Gibson, their daughter Ann, 14, and sons Philip, 10, and Paul, 7. 'National Library week' was brought the libraries and family into focus.&#13;
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Detailed is their consistent reading habits, and use of the public library in Fairfax County. A photo is attached depicting them in their home. Stating they visit the library every Friday evening.&#13;
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Also stated in the article is the expansion of libraries in Fairfax. With an approved budget of $2 million. This added seven new library locations at the time.&#13;
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The Gibsons themselves show what the typical middle class educated family in Fairfax county the Fairfax Library catered to in 1960.  Also, their reading habits and their involvement with Public services.</text>
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              <text>Cesar Cordova</text>
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