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Title
A name given to the resource
Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902/1969
Still Image
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Original Format
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paper
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 376-377
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 376<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190__.<br />Bills allowed:<br />Sept. 14 | 243 | Detroit-Edison | Electricity | 3.37<br />Sept. 14 | 244 | John Sheehan | Books | 6.38<br />Sept. 14 | 245 | Thos. J. Caie | [Books] | 9.00<br />Sept. 28 | 246 | H. W. + C. A. Peavy | Coal | 168.53<br />Sept. 28 | 247 | Mich. Tel. Co. | Telephone | 3.13<br />Sept. 28 | 248 | Estelle Bennett | Repair books | 17.75<br />Sept. 28 | 249 | A. J. Brown | Salary | 60.00<br />Sept. 28 | 250 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Salary | 75.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Libn.)<br />Bills Allowed:<br />Oct. 12/27 | 251 | John D. Sheehan | Books | 14.89<br />Oct. 12/27 | 252 | Detroit Edison | Electricity | 5.22<br />Oct. 26 | 253 | E. K. Johnson & Son | Parts + Books | 8.55<br />Oct. 26 | 254 | Roy E. Larsen | Time Mag. | 5.00<br />Oct. 26 | 255 | George F. Cram | Atlas | 12.81<br />Oct. 26 | 256 | John D. Sheehan | Books | 4.30<br />Oct. 26 | 257 | Sutton Hdw. | Material + Labor | 10.51<br />Oct. 26 | 258 | Mich. Bell. Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />Oct. 26 | 259 | A. J. Brown | Salary | 60.00<br />Oct. 26 | 260 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Salary | 75.00<br />Oct. 26 | 261 | Wagenvoord + Co. | Books | 20.02<br />Oct. 26 | 262 | Wrigglesworth & Wilcox | Coal | 120.85<br />Oct. 26 | 263 | H. W. Lane | Wood | 9.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Libn.)<br />Page 377<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190__.<br />Bills Allowed -<br />Nov. 9 | 264 | Literary Digest | [Subscription] | 4.00<br />Nov. 9 | 265 | Detroit-Edison | Electricity | 7.27<br />Nov. 9 | 266 | Aldrich Print-Shop | Stationery | 3.50<br />Nov. 9 | 267 | F. A. Owen | Books | 7.54<br />Nov. 23 | 268 | Estelle Bennett | Repair Books | 10.00<br />Nov. 23 | 269 | Gaylord Bros. | Supplies | 23.20<br />Nov. 23 | 270 | Mich. Bell Tel. Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />Nov. 23 | 271 | Wagenvoord & Co. | Books | 13.70<br />Nov. 23 | 272 | A. J. Brown | Salary | 60.00<br />Nov. 23 | 273 | Minnie Van Slyke | [Salary] | 75.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Libn.)<br />Bills Allowed:<br />Dec. 14/27 | 274 | J. A. Schaub | Magazines | 85.15<br />Dec. 14/27 | 275 | Wagenvoord + Co. | Books | 12.95<br />Dec. 14/27 | 276 | Detroit-Edison | Electricity | 8.27<br />Dec. 28 | 277 | Wells Curdy | Labor | 42.00<br />Dec. 28 | 278 | Floyd Lowe | Wood | 7.87<br />Dec. 28 | 279 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />Dec. 28 | 280 | Minnie Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />Dec. 28 | 281 | Mich. Bell Tel. Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />(Signed: Minnie Van Slyke, Libn.)<br />Bills Allowed:<br />Jan. 12/28 | 282 | Detroit-Edison | Lights | 10.97<br />Jan. 12/28 | 283 | Wagenvoord + Co. | Books | 20.00<br />Jan. 12/28 | 284 | Mac's Book Shop | [Books] | 4.07<br />Jan. 12/28 | 285 | Estelle Bennett | Repair Bks | 10.00<br />Jan. 25/28 | 286 | Wagenvoord + Co. | Books | 18.45<br />Jan. 25/28 | 287 | P. J. Baldwin | [Books] | 16.50<br />Jan. 25/28 | 288 | Mott Wilcox | Repair Roof | 3.70<br />Jan. 25/28 | 289 | Mich. Bell Tel | Telephone | 3.58<br />Jan. 25/28 | 290 | Wells Curdy | Janitor | 36.00<br />Jan. 25/28 | 291 | A. J. Brown | [Janitor] | 60.00<br />Jan. 25/28 | 292 | Minnie Van Slyke | Lib. | 75.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Libn.)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
Rights
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No Copyright - United States
Format
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image/jpeg
Type
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Image
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927/1928
board
library
minutes
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902/1969
Still Image
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Note
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Original Format
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paper
Dublin Core
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Title
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 368-369
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 368<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190__.<br />Jan. 9 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />#88 | Detroit Edison | Lights | $9.02<br />Jan. 26 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />89 | Mich. Telephone Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />90 | Don W. Goodnow | Shades + Rug | 63.00<br />91 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />92 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)<br />Feb. 23 1926 | Bills Allowed:<br />#93 | Mich. Telephone Co. | Telephone | $2.88<br />94 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />95 | Minnie Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />96 | Harry Hibner | Wood | 8.75<br />97 | Lyle Schnackenberg | Papers | 11.80<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)<br />Mar. 9 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />#98 | Detroit Edison | Lights | $5.56<br />Mar. 23 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />99 | Mich. Telephone Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />100 | Aldrich Print Shop | Supplies | 8.50<br />101 | Larkin + Kruger | Supplies | 8.35<br />102 | C. P. Hopkins & Son | Lumber | 4.78<br />103 | Purdy + Woodruff | Coal | 47.85<br />104 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />105 | Minnie Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)<br />Page 369<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190__.<br />Apr. 6 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />#106 | Detroit Edison | Lights | $5.94<br />Apr. 28 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />107 | Barron + Wines | Books | 52.15<br />108 | Mich. Telephone Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />109 | Sutton Hdw. Co. | Supplies | 1.35<br />110 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />111 | Minnie Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />112 | Purdy + Woodruff | Coal | 60.03<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)<br />May 12 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />#113 | Detroit Edison | Lights | $5.18<br />May 26 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />114 | MacMillan Co. | Year Book | 5.80<br />115 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />116 | Minnie Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />117 | Mich. Bell Tel. Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />118 | Dodd, Mead & Co. | N-Year Book | 5.80<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)<br />June 9 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />#119 | Detroit Edison Co. | Lights | $7.41<br />June 23 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />120 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />121 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />122 | Wagenvoord & Co. | Books | 27.57<br />123 | Bell Telephone Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)
Subject
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
Rights
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No Copyright - United States
Format
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image/jpeg
Type
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Image
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1926
board
library
minutes
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Title
A name given to the resource
Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902/1969
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Note
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Library board minutes are not eligible for U.S. copyright protection. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in these digital collections. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Researchers must make their own assessments of rights in light of their intended use. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/policies/permissions-policies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Permissions Policy for more information.</a>
Original Format
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paper
Dublin Core
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Title
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 370-371
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 370<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190__.<br />July 13 1926 | Bills Allowed:<br />#124 | Detroit Edison Co. | Lights | $4.27<br />125 | Sutton Hdw. Co. | Repairs | 20.45<br />July 28 1926 | Bills Allowed:<br />126 | Michigan Tel. Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />127 | Gaylord Bros. | Supplies | 27.50<br />128 | Wagenvoord | Books | 20.00<br />129 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />130 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)<br />Aug. 11 1926 | Bills Allowed:<br />#131 | Detroit Edison Co. | Lights | $4.08<br />132 | Perry Michael | Repair Books | 37.50<br />133 | Rudy E. Michael | Repair Books | 37.50<br />Aug. 25 1926 | Bills Allowed:<br />134 | Mich. Bell Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />135 | Wagenvoord | Books | 23.30<br />136 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />137 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />Minutes Summary: Regular Meeting of the Library Board was held July 28, 1926, Mr. M. J. McPherson in the chair. Bills allowed. Moved by Mr. Shields supported by Mr. McPherson that the Librarian proceed to get such books as require repairing—rebound—work to be done by Rudy E. and Perry Michael as per terms of letter submitted by Librarian. On motion, meeting adjourned. (Signed: W. S. Farnsworth, Sec. per M. L. V.)<br />Page 371<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190__.<br />Minutes Summary: Regular Meeting of the Library Board was held Sept. 7, 1926 in Board Parlors of Library. Present M. J. McPherson and W. S. Farnsworth. Following bills were presented and allowed.<br />Sept. 8 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />#138 | Detroit Edison Co. | Lights | $3.13<br />Sept. 22 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />139 | Mich. Tel. Co. | Telephone | 4.23<br />140 | H. W. + C. A. Peavy | Coal | 199.64<br />141 | Literary Digest | 1 Year [Subscription] | 4.79<br />142 | Wagenvoord | Books | 9.99<br />143 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />144 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />145 | Leon E. Stow | Insurance | 8.00<br />(On motion meeting adjourned. Signed: W. S. Farnsworth, Sec. per M. L. V.)<br />Oct. 13 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />#146 | Detroit Edison | Lights | $5.65<br />Oct. 27 1926 | Bills allowed:<br />147 | Mich. Telephone Co. | Telephone | 2.88<br />148 | E. K. Johnson | Books | 10.50<br />149 | John Ryan | Paper | 4.50<br />150 | A. J. Brown | Janitor | 60.00<br />151 | Minnie L. Van Slyke | Librarian | 75.00<br />152 | Detroit Edison | Bulbs | 1.80<br />153 | J. A. Brown | Flowers | 5.00<br />(Signed: Minnie L. Van Slyke, Lbn.)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
No Copyright - United States
Format
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image/jpeg
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Image
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1926
board
library
minutes
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902/1969
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Note
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Please <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry">submit an inquiry</a> to the archives if you want a better quality digital image. Include the title of the image and reason for print/digital image with your inquiry. Archives staff will contact you regarding your inquiry.
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Library board minutes are not eligible for U.S. copyright protection. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in these digital collections. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Researchers must make their own assessments of rights in light of their intended use. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/policies/permissions-policies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Permissions Policy for more information.</a>
Original Format
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paper
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Title
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 362-363
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 362 **Dec. 22 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#10. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 5.51<br />Larkin & Kruger, janitor's supplies — 4.75<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington (for Louis A Parmenter), periodicals for 1925 — 94.00<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />1925, Jan. 26 The following orders were signed:<br />#16. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 6.89<br />Purdy & Woodruff, coal — 43.51<br />Lyle Schuckenberg, Detroit Free Press for 1925 — 7.50<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />**Feb. 24 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#22. A. J. Brown, janitor — 60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />W. & C.A. Peavy, coal — 56.51<br />H. N. Beach, janitor's supplies — 2.35<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />H. W. Wilson Co., Readers' Guide — 7.00<br />Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 6.13<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />Page 363 **Mar. 23 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#29. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />Sutton Hdwe, scoop shovel — 1.75<br />Purdy & Woodruff, coal — 64.00<br />L.W. Brayton, coal — 48.98<br />Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 6.36<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />**Apr. 23 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#36. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 6.41<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />**May 5 ** A regular meeting of the Library Board was held. The president, M. J. McPherson, in the chair. F. J. Shields and W. S. Farnsworth present. It was decided to purchase a list of books as presented by M. J. McPherson at the earliest convenience of the librarian. On motion, the Board adjourned.<br />W. S. Farnsworth, Sec. per A.L.H.<br />**May 25 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#40. A. J. Brown, janitor — 60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />Russell H. Smith, fertilizer — 7.00<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 5.94<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian
Subject
The topic of the resource
Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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board
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Library Board Minutes
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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
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1902/1969
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 364-365
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 364 **June 22 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#45. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />Chas. H. Sutton, hdwe — 20.31<br />Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 4.56<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />**July 27 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#50. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. State Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />The Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 2.88<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />**Aug. 24 ** The following orders were signed:<br />#54. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />The Detroit Edison Co., electricity — .45<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />**Sept. 9 ** A special meeting of the Library Board was held. Present, M. J. McPherson, W. S. Farnsworth. Absent, F. J. Shields. Annual report of librarian read and approved. On motion, meeting adjourned.<br />W. S. Farnsworth, Sec. per A.L.H.<br />Page 365 Sept 21, 1925 The following orders were signed:<br />#58. A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Michigan Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />Sutton Hdwe, materials for decorating — 62.30<br />Burt B. Wright, electric light fixtures — 75.00<br />Detroit Edison Co., electricity — [Blank]<br />Sutton Hdwe. varnish — 10.00<br />W. & C.A. Peavy, coal — 221.35<br />A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />Oct 13th 1925 Special meeting of the Library Board. Present M. J. McPherson, F. J. Shields and W. S. Farnsworth. On motion Mrs. Minnie Van Slyke was appointed librarian in place of Mrs. W. C. Huntington deceased. Salary of Librarian to continue at $75.00 per month. On motion meeting adjourned.<br />W. S. Farnsworth, Sec.
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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1925
board
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minutes
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Title
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Library Board Minutes
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An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
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1902/1969
Still Image
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 366-367
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 366 October In Memoriam The City of Howell was greatly shocked by the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Adeline Huntington, Oct. 7, 1925. She had been Librarian of Howell Carnegie Library for 2 yrs. previously being Sec'y of Library Board, being ever faithful in the discharge of her duties, zealous and untiring in her efforts for the best interests of the community in which she lived.<br />Library Board, M. VanSlyke, Libr.<br />Oct. 8 / 1925 Special meeting of Library Board called - Present, M. J. McPherson, F. J. Shields and W. S. Farnsworth. Upon motion, Mrs. Minnie Van Slyke of Howell was made Librarian of Carnegie Library at a salary of $75.00. Meeting adj -<br />W. S. Farnsworth, Sec.<br />Page 367 Oct. 7 1925 [Entry date Oct 26] Bills allowed<br />#66 - Matt Wilcox, decorating — $102.50<br />67 - G. H. Burmann, supplies — 2.35<br />68 - H. N. Beach, supplies — 2.98<br />69 - A. J. Brown, Janitor — 60.00<br />70 - Minnie S. VanSlyke, Librarian — 56.25<br />71 - Mich. Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />72 - Larkin & Kruger, supplies — 2.63<br />73 - Mrs. W. C. Huntington, Librarian — 18.75<br />Minnie S. VanSlyke, Libr.<br />Nov. 10 1925 [Entry date Nov 24] Bills allowed<br />#74 - Detroit Edison, Lights — $4.37<br />75 - North & Mevis, Supplies — 6.18<br />76 - J. A. Brown, Flowers — 5.00<br />77 - A. J. Brown, Janitor — 60.00<br />78 - Minnie S. VanSlyke, Librarian — 75.00<br />79 - Mich. Tel. Co., Telephone — 2.88<br />80 - J. A. Schaub, Magazines — 80.00<br />Minnie S. VanSlyke, Libr.<br />Dec. 8 1925 [Entry date Dec 22] Bills allowed<br /><br />#81 - Detroit Edison Co., Lights — $7.12<br />82 - Mich. Telephone Co., Telephone — 2.88<br />83 - Herbert Lane, Wood — 8.00<br />84 - F. E. Compton + Co. Encyclopedia — 55.00<br />85 - Mrs. C. M. Webb, Book repair — 10.00<br />86 - A. J. Brown, Janitor — 60.00<br />87 - Minnie S. VanSlyke, Librarian — 75.00<br />Minnie S. VanSlyke, Libr.
Subject
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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1925
board
library
minutes
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Title
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Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
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1902/1969
Still Image
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 356-357
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 356 Nov. 26 A regular meeting of the Board was held, the president, M. J. McPherson, in the chair. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The following bills were allowed<br />#335 A. J. Brown, janitor — 60.00<br />#336 Mrs. W.C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />#337 Detroit Edison Co.<br />#338 Mich. State Telephone Co. The librarian gave a verbal report of work done since Sept. 1. Adjourned. A. L. Huntington, Sec.<br />Dec. No regular meeting was held. The president and the secretary signed the following orders<br /><br />339 A. J. Brown, janitor — 60.00<br />340 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />341 Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 4.10<br />342 Mich. State Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88 A. L. Huntington, Sec.<br />Page 357 1924, Jan. 15 A meeting of the Board was held, the president, M. J. McPherson, in the chair. The secretary and treasurer were present. The following bills were allowed<br />343 J. A. Schaub, periodicals for 1924 — $82.00<br />344 Sutton Hdwe., supplies — 1.00 Adjourned. A. L. Huntington, Sec.<br />Jan. 21 The following orders were signed by the president and the secretary<br />345 A. J. Brown, janitor — 60.00<br />346 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />347 Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 8.60<br />348 Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />349 Leon E. Stowe, ins. — 8.00<br />350 A. L. Smith, ins. — 20.25<br />351 Sutton Hdwe. — 3.73 Cancelling bill 344. A. L. Huntington, Sec.<br />Feb. 25 The following orders were signed by the secretary and the treasurer<br />352 A. J. Brown, janitor — 60.00<br />353 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />354 Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />355 Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 5.20<br />356 H. N. Beach, supplies — 4.20<br />357 J. A. Schaub, Readers' Guide — 7.00 A. L. Huntington, Sec.
Subject
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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1923/1924
board
library
minutes
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Title
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Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
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1902/1969
Still Image
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Note
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Please <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry">submit an inquiry</a> to the archives if you want a better quality digital image. Include the title of the image and reason for print/digital image with your inquiry. Archives staff will contact you regarding your inquiry.
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Library board minutes are not eligible for U.S. copyright protection. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in these digital collections. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Researchers must make their own assessments of rights in light of their intended use. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/policies/permissions-policies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Permissions Policy for more information.</a>
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 358-359
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 358 1924, Mar. 24 The following orders were signed:<br />358 A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />359 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />360 Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — .96<br />361 Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 8.35<br />362 W. & C. A. Peavy, coal — 102.11<br />363 J. A. Schaub, periodicals — 15.50 A. L. Huntington, Sec.<br />1924, Apr. 21 The following orders were signed<br />364 A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />365 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />366 Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />367 Detroit Edison Co. — 5.05 A. L. Huntington, Sec.<br />Apr. 23 At a meeting of the Common Council held Apr. 22, Mr. M. J. McPherson was appointed a member of the Library Board to succeed himself. The resignation of Mrs. W. C. Huntington as member of the Library Board was accepted, and W. S. Farnsworth was appointed to fill the vacancy. A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />Page 359 May 26 The following orders were signed<br />#368 A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />369 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />370 Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />371 Edison Co., electricity — 5.60<br />372 Chas. H. Sutton, supplies, labor — 2.10 A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />June 23 The following orders were signed<br />#373 A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />374 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />375 Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />376 Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 4.80 A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />July 6 The following orders were signed<br />#377 W. & C. A. Peavy, coal — $30.81<br />378 H. N. Beach, insurance — 44.25 A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />July 21 The following orders were signed<br />#379 A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />380 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />381 Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />382 Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 3.60 A. L. Huntington, Librarian
Subject
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
Rights
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No Copyright - United States
Format
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image/jpeg
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Image
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
board
library
minutes
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902/1969
Still Image
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Note
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paper
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Title
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 360-361
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 360 1924, Aug. 25 The following orders were signed<br /><br />#383 A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />384 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />385 Mich. Bell Telephone Co., telephone — 2.88<br />386 Detroit Edison Co., electricity — 3.13<br />387 Larkin & Kruger, supplies — 1.55 A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />Sept. 22 The following orders were signed<br />#388 A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />389 Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />390 Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />391 Edison Co., electricity — 4.46 A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />Oct 3rd Special Meeting of the Library Board. Present M. J. McPherson, F. J. Shield and W. S. Farnsworth. Minutes of last meeting and bills previously paid read and approved. Organized for the ensuing year by electing the following: President, M. J. McPherson Sec., W. S. Farnsworth<br />Treas., F. J. Shields. The following bills were presented and allowed and orders drawn for same.<br />W. & C. A. Peavy, 14 1/4 tons coal — $114.00<br />C. H. Sutton repairs, material and labor — $14.02<br />Edison Co. — $4.46 Annual report of Mrs. A. L. Huntington Librarian and F. J. Shields Treasurer read and approved. Regular meetings to be held on the 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M. On motion Board Adj. Will S. Farnsworth, Sec.<br />Page 361 Oct. 27 The following orders were signed<br />Order Book No. 9<br />A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 5.94 A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />Nov. 24 The following orders were signed<br />A. J. Brown, janitor — $60.00<br />Mrs. W. C. Huntington, librarian — 75.00<br />Mich. Bell Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 6.93<br />Chas. H. Sutton, plumbing — 5.40 A. L. Huntington, Librarian<br />Dec. 15 Special meeting of the Library Board. Present, F. J. Shields and W. S. Farnsworth. It was moved by F. J. Shields and seconded by W. S. Farnsworth that the Librarian, Mrs. Huntington, be authorized to purchase periodicals for use in the Library for the ensuing year<br />the number of such periodicals, their names, and parties from whom same are to be purchased to be in judgment of Librarian. Carried. Adjourned. Will S. Farnsworth per Librarian
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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 348-349
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 348 Bills allowed Dec. 22nd.<br />#273. A. J. Brown Dec salary — $60.00<br />Winnifred Brown Dec salary — 75.00<br />Detroit Edison Co. Electricity — 8.20<br />Mich. S. Telephone Co. Phone — 2.88<br />Jan. 16, th 1923. Typewriter overhauled by E. E. Walker, Lansing, Mich. paid by F. J. Shields, Treasurer of H. C. L. — 12.00Balance(331.22 - 12.00 =) $319.22 (M. P. book)<br />The Library Board met at the library at five o'clock Jan. 22, 1923. Members present: M. J. McPherson, Frank J. Shields and Mrs. Huntington. Members absent: none. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Following bills allowed:<br />#277. Winnifred Brown Jan. salary — $75.00<br />A. J. Brown Jan. salary — 60.00<br />Detroit Edison Co. Electricity — 7.35<br />Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />Purdy & Woodruff Coal — 117.40<br />Permission was given the librarian to have Mr. Will Pipp put a lock on the clock, also C. H. Sutton, Hdwe to do needed plumbing.<br />Page 349 Jan. 22, 1923. Members present: F. J. Shields and Mrs. Huntington. Members absent: M. J. McPherson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Following bills allowed:<br />#282. A. J. Brown Feb. salary — $60.00<br />Winnifred Brown Feb. salary — 75.00<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 8.55<br />Mich. S. Telephone Co — 2.88<br />H. W. + C. A. Peavy coal — 46.42<br />March 26, 1923. Following bills allowed.<br />#287. Winnifred Brown Mar salary — $75.00<br />A. J. Brown Mar salary — 60.00<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 7.55<br />Mich. S. Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />April 23, 1923.<br />#291. S. H. Aldrich 1000 bk pockets — $3.00<br />J. O. Taft coal — 44.83<br />H. W. + C. A. Peavy coal — 151.00<br />Cancelled (Hagerwood - Pd out Treas. f.b.)<br />A. J. Brown Apr salary — 60.00<br />Winnifred Brown Apr salary — 75.00<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 7.55<br />Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.88<br />A. J. Brown May salary — 60.00<br />W. W. Brown May salary — 75.00<br />Detroit Edison Co. — 5.25<br />Mich. State Telephone — 2.88
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