Draft:Bunche Library
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Bunche Library is in Rayne, Louisiana. Opened in 1953, it served African American patrons during segregation.[1] It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is at 1100 Section Street.
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It was named for civil rights leader Ralph J. Bunche. The small library closed in the 1980s and became vacant. After being purchased it was used as a storage shed. Restored, it is again serving as a library monthly on first Saturdays.[1]
It was rededicated on Juneteenth 2024.[2] Tours of former mayor Bernard Bertrand's house were also part of the ceoebration.[3]
Montez Guidry, Mrs. Stamm Guidry, was the librarian for the "unit" of the Arcadia Parish library for Negroes. It was originally scheduled to open 4 to 6 hours per week.[4] It was at 305 Reynolds Street. It is now at 1100 Section Street.[5]