Scope and Contents From the Series: Traditionally, searches for the President and Librarian of the Newberry Library have been conducted by the Board of Trustees. In 1985, Lawrence W. Towner, who had previously announced his retirement as President and Librarian, coordinated the search for his successor.Search committee minutes, agendas, memoranda, correspondence, lists, and reports; and applicant vita, correspondence, and recommendations for 1894, 1908-1909, 1961-1962, and 1985-1986 Librarian searches. 1894 search...