Improvements upon specifications related to proper architectural
treatment of proposed buildings. The Board also reviews all archi-
tectural designs and drawings and recommends such changes as may
be necessary in order that the proposed buildings may be functional
and practical for the use intended (Code 1951, Art. 78A, sec. 17).

Appropriations 1953 1954
General Fund $245,798 $231,695

Staff: 46.

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

C. G. Halpine, Superintendent
E. Lee Kries, Chief Engineer

State House, Annapolis Telephone: Colonial 3-2983

The office of Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds was
created in 1862. The Superintendent is responsible for the mainte-
nance, custody and protection of the State House, Government House,
Old Treasury Building, Court of Appeals Building, State Office
Building, and the Hall of Records. He is also responsible for the
maintenance and operation of the State heating plant which provides
heat for the other State buildings. The Superintendent maintains
an inventory of all movable property located in each of the buildings,
and transmits a copy to the Secretary of State (Code 1951, Art. 41,
sees. 110-115).

Appropriations 1953 1954
General Fund $237,262 $213,311

Staff: 64.

MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY

Library Committee

Chairman: Simon E. Sobeloff, Chief Judge Court of

Appeals

Stephen R. Collins, Associate Judge Court of Appeals
Edward S. Delaplaine, Associate Judge Court of Appeals

Louise E. Couper, State Librarian, 1955
Nelson J. Molter, Law Librarian

Court of Appeals Building, Annapolis Telephone: Colonial 3-4401

The State Librarian is appointed by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Senate to serve for the term of the Governor
(Const. 1867, Art. VII, sec. 3). The Library Committee, which is
composed of at least three members appointed by the Judges of the
Court of Appeals, exercises general supervision over the library, pur-
chases books, and appoints the Law Librarian and other employees
The Maryland State Library was established in 1827 by an Act of the
General Assembly (Ch. 53, Acts 1826, Dec. Sess.). The Library is
divided into two sections, the Law Library and the General Reference
Library. The Law Library has on its shelves a large collection of law
books including the acts and court decisions of the Federal govern-
ment, the various states and territories, and the District of Columbia.