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Ferdinand Library Showcasing Shirley Temple Exhibit
Ferdinand - In honor of Shirley Temple’s birthday, a Birdseye Resident has
loaned her extensive collection of dolls, statues and other collectibles
to the Ferdinand Library.
They are all displayed in the Ferdinand
Library Lobby and the public is welcome to visit during regular Library
hours (M-TH 9am-8pm; F-S 9am-5pm).
Known as America's sweetheart, Shirley Temple Black (April 23,
1928 – February 10, 2014) was an actress, singer, dancer, and
diplomat who was Hollywood's number one box-office draw as a
child actress from 1935 to 1938.
In all, Shirley starred in 14 short
films, 43 feature films and over 25 storybook movies in a career that
spanned three decades, from 1931 until 1961. As an adult, Shirley
served her country as Delegate to the United Nations, Ambassador to
Ghana and to Czechoslovakia, and Chief of Protocol of the United
States.
Among her proudest roles were as a wife, mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Contact the Library at 812.367.1671 for further information.