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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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paper
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 278-279
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 278<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Sept + Oct 1915.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Sept 28th 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, A. Garland. Matters of interest to the Library were discussed and a list of books ordered. The following bills and salaries were allowed:<br />Geo Wahr, books: $5.78<br />Board of Public Works, electric cur.: 6.16<br />A. J. Brown services Sept: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook services Sept: 30.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson services Sept: 45.00<br />Motion to adjourn, carried. A. Garland, Secy.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Oct 25, 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery, A. Garland. Agreed to give Miss Winnifred Brown subscription list of magazines and newspapers for prices as listed by her, with a few exceptions.<br />The following bills and salaries were allowed:<br />C. H. Sutton, Roof paint: $16.93<br />Board of Public Works, electric cur.<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Motion to adjourn, carried. A. Garland, Secy.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 279<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec 1915.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Dec. 6th 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery, A. Garland. A motion to pay the following bills was voted on, Carried.<br />Geo. Wahr, books: $12.80<br />Mich. State Telephone Co.: 4.00<br />Bd. of Public Works, Electric cur (Nov): 6.51<br />Myrtle H. Wilkinson, Services Nov.: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook, Services Nov.: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown, Services Nov.: 45.00<br />A. Garland, Secy.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Dec. 28th 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, A. Garland. The following bills were voted to be paid:<br />Geo. Wahr, books: $15.14<br />Wagenvoord & Co., Binding books & periodicals (less 1.00 amt paid by Howell Woman's Club for binding Mentor): 31.40<br />Mark Earl: 7.70<br />Wright & Smith: 24.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Mich. State Telephone Co. service (Jan): 2.00<br />Bd Public Works, Electric cur (Dec): 20.72<br />A. Garland, Secy.vvvv
Subject
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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image/jpeg
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Image
Date
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1915
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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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 258-259
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 258<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec 29, 1913<br />The Board met at the Library Dec 29, 1913.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, H. A. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, G. E. Skinner, and I. D. Monroe.<br />Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown's Salary for Dec. (1/2 Village $22.50, 1/2 Township 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />A. D. Thompson — Daily Papers for 1914: $6.80<br />A. D. Thompson — Magazines: $90.05<br />Electric Light for Nov.: $14.28<br />A. L. A. Publishing Co. — Book List 1914: $1.00<br />Library Bureau — Cards + files: $9.00<br />Fredrick Starr — 1 Book 'Lebanon': $1.10<br />Parker Spencer Co. — Elec. bulbs: $3.00<br />Francis A. Lacher — Books: $63.00<br />Wagenvoord & Co. — Binding: $56.30<br />George Wahr — Books (Bills from Oct 30, Nov 17, Nov 20, and Dec 10): $62.64<br />A. J. Parker — Repairing Lawn Mower (1911 & 1912): $3.75<br />M. B. Earl — Sprinkling (July 23 to Oct 15, 1913): $16.80<br />Samuel Kuhn — 2 1/2 cords Wood: $5.00<br />Electric Light for Dec.: [No amount listed]<br />Moved and supported that the Book Committee make a selection of Books and order the same. Carried.<br />Moved and supported that we adjourn. Carried.<br />I. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 259<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Jan 26, 1914<br />The Board met at the Library Jan 26, 1914.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, C. E. Jewett, and H. A. McPherson.<br />Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown's Salary for Jan. (1/2 Village $22.50, 1/2 Township 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />Electric Light Bill for Jan. 1914: $11.55<br />Geo Wahr: $10.85<br />The H. W. Wilson Co.: $6.00<br />Detroit Times Co.: $2.60<br />E. K. Johnson: $1.35<br />Francis A. Lacher Co.: $22.40<br />Michigan State Telephone Co.: $6.00<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson and seconded by L. E. Howlett that we purchase catalog files. Carried.<br />Moved by Jewett and seconded by M. J. McPherson that L. E. Howlett and H. A. McPherson make the purchase. Carried.<br />Moved by Jewett and supported by Howlett that the Committee on Building & Grounds purchase a Coat & Hat Rack. Carried.<br />Moved by Howlett and supported by Jewett that the books selected be ordered.<br />Moved and supported that we adjourn. Carried.<br />H. A. McPherson, Sec. Protem.
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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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
1913/1914
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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902/1969
Still Image
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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 260-261
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 260<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Feb 23-14<br />Board Met at Library Feb 23-14 Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, G. E. Jewett, D. D. Monroe Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary for Feb. (1/2 Township $22.50, 1/2 Village 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />Electric Light Bill for Feb.: $7.63<br />Houghton Mifflin Co. (17.50less516.62**<br />Boys' Life — Boy Scout Magazine: $.90<br />Geo Wahr: $29.33<br />Moved by Howlett and seconded by Jewett that list of books selected be purchased. Carried. Moved and supported that we adjourn. Carried. D. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 261<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190_<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary for March (1/2 Township $22.50, 1/2 Village 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />D. D. Monroe — for 1 year as Sec.: $25.00<br />Electric Light Bill for March: $7.07
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
1914
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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paper
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 262-263
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 262<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., April 27 1914<br />Board met at Library April 27, 1914.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, A. Garland, H. A. McPherson.<br />Minutes of last meeting read + approved.<br />The report of H. A. McPherson Treas. was received + and adopted.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co.: $5.40<br />Goodnow & Beach (for 23 1/2 lbs Bone): $2.15<br />Gas line: .90<br />Francis A. Lacher (3/27-3/30/14): $23.37<br />Wagenvoord & Co. (4/13/14): $64.85<br />George Wahr (1/26-4/11/14): $89.98<br />Moved by Howlett and supported by Garland that the above bills and the salaries and current expense bills be allowed. Carried.<br />Moved that we adjourn to May 4th. Carried.<br />H. A. McPherson, Acting Secy.<br />Salaries and Expenses:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary for April (1/2 Township $22.50, 1/2 Village $22.50): $45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — salary for April: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook — salary for April: $25.00<br />Interstate Long Distance Telephone: .52<br />Electric Light & Water Comm. — for April + Water: $18.63<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 263<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., May 5th 1914<br />Board met at library May 5th 1914.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, H. A. McPherson, A. Garland, L. E. Howlett, C. E. Jewett, C. E. Skinner.<br />Minutes of last meeting were not read as had not been recorded.<br />Election of Officers for ensuing year (H. A. McPherson was appointed teller):<br />President: M. J. McPherson<br />Vice President: L. E. Howlett<br />Secretary: A. Garland<br />Treasurer: H. A. McPherson<br />Moved and supported that the same Book committee act for another year.<br />Moved and supported that C. E. Jewett and C. E. Skinner be appointed as committee on Building and Grounds — carried.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />Glen H. Beurmann (labor): $6.50<br />A. F. Peavy & Sons (coal): $15.91<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson and supported by A. Garland that sealed bids for coal be advertised for. Carried.<br />Moved and supported that books suggested by Rev. Brooke be purchased. Carried.<br />Moved and supported that Building and Grounds Committee see as to sewer connections — carried.<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson, supported by C. E. Skinner that Gladys Cook receive 30.00 per month and Myrtle Wilkinson receive 45.00 per month for the coming year.
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
1914
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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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 264-265
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 264<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., May 5th 1914<br />... year. Carried.<br />Moved and supported that we adjourn. Carried.<br />CE Skinner, Acting Secy.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 265<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., May 27, 1914<br />Board met at the Library May 27th 1914.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, C. E. Jewett, D. V. Skinner, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and A. Garland.<br />Minutes of the last two meetings were read and approved.<br />Moved and supported that the following bills be allowed: Carried.<br />M. B. Earle — (Sprinkling Apr 17 to May 21): $0.72<br />John Ryan — (Printing): $43.50<br />Schroeder Rutka Hdw Co — (Supplies): $11.43<br />Art Metal Construction Co: $84.50<br />Geo Wahr — Bills 3/11/14 & 5/15/14: $64.50<br />Goodnow + Beach — (Mdse): $1.75<br />A. J. Brown — Salary for May (1/2 Township $22.50, 1/2 Village 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — salary for May: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />Mun Light + Water Com — Light: $8.05<br />Moved and supported that the Committee on Building and Grounds be authorized to see about laying cement gutter and curbing same as that on the south side of Library grounds for the other sides and obtain the cost for one or three sides. Carried.<br />Moved and supported that the board adjourn. Carried.<br />A. Garland, Secy.
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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 266-267
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 266<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., July 27th 1914<br />The Library Board met at the Library July 27th<br />. Present: M. J. McPherson, C. E. Jewett, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson<br />. Moved by Howlett supported by Jewett that H. A. McPherson act as secy. carried<br />.<br />Moved by Howlett and supported by Jewett that the following bills be allowed: carried<br />.<br />A. D. Thompson (subscriptions): $7.25<br />George Wahr 5/18/14 + 6/23/14: $5.60<br />M. B. Earle (sprinkling 5 wk to 6/25/14): $7.00<br />Geo. Barnes (printing + sub): $2.55<br />E. K. Johnson (supplies): $0.50<br />D. D. Monroe (postage + etc): $1.26<br />Myrtle Wilkinson salary for June: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A. J. Brown (1/2 village $22.50, 1/2 Township 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Municipal Lt + Water Com (Light): $5.46<br />Mich State Telephone Co: $6.00<br />Moved by Howlett supported by Jewett that the bid of Jones Bros to furnish coal at $6.00 be accepted. carried<br />.<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson supported by Jewett that the bid of Fred Shafer for cement curbing of 12 1/2¢ per square ft or 43 3/4¢ per lineal ft be accepted. carried<br />. (Note in margin: The other bid for the cement curbing was given by Sherman and was as follows — 45¢ per lineal ft)<br />.<br />Moved that Board adjourn. carried<br />. H. A. McPherson, Secy pro tem<br />.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 267<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., August 24th 1914<br />The Library Board met at the Library August 24th<br />. Present: M. J. McPherson, C. E. Jewett, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and A. Garland<br />. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved<br />.<br />Moved and supported that the action to accept the Shafer bid (accepted at last meeting) be reconsidered. (Carried)<br />.<br />Discussion ensued in regard to the payment of the cost of the curbing (St. Shafer bid) on the North West and East side of the Library grounds<br />.<br />Moved and supported that the Library Board meet with The Village Council in regard to the Village paying one half of the expense incurred by curbing on the North, West and East side of the Library grounds (Carried)<br />.<br />The following July salaries and expenses were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for July (1/2 village $22.50, 1/2 Township 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary): $45.00<br />Gladys Cook (Salary): $30.00<br />Municipal light + Water Com (Light): $6.58<br />Moved and supported that Board adjourn. Carried<br />. A. Garland, Secy
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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 268-269
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 268<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Sept 28 1914<br />The Library Board met at the Library Sept 28/14<br />. Members present M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson and A. Garland<br />. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved<br />.<br />Moved by L. E. Howlett and supported by H. A. McPherson that the following bills and salaries be allowed (carried)<br />:<br />Geo Wahr. Bill 9/8/14: $11.94<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (3 mo. sub to Magazine): $1.00<br />Francis Family Robertson (4/11/14): $1.35<br />Fred Shafer (Paving roadway): $14.00 (1/2 Township, 1/2 Village)<br />Librarian of Congress (Literature): $10.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary for Sept: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Sept:<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />(The August Salaries were also paid for above in due time)<br />Municipal Lt + Water Com Light: $6.84<br />Moved by L. E. Howlett and supported by A. Garland that the list of Books presented by Librarian be purchased. (Carried)<br />.<br />Moved and supported that Board adjourn. (carried)<br />.<br />It was late decided the Township pay entire bill of Fred Shafer ($14.00)<br />.<br />A. Garland, Secy <br />.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 269<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Nov 20 / 1914<br />The Library Board met at the Library Nov 20/14<br />. Members present M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, C. E. Jewett, H. A. McPherson and A. Garland<br />. Meeting was called to order by President McPherson<br />. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved<br />.<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson and supported by L. E. Howlett that all bills read before the Board be allowed with the exception of the Geo Wahr Bill of Oct 24, 1914. (carried)<br />.<br />After due consideration it was decided to allow the Bill of Geo Wahr. (mentioned above)<br />.<br />Moved by L. E. Howlett and supported by H. A. McPherson that the Volume Library be purchased. (Carried)<br />.<br />The following were the bills that were read and allowed<br />:<br />Francis A. Lacher (Books 9/24/14): $110.50<br />Geo Wahr (Books 10/24/14 + 11/10/14): $92.09<br />Wagenvoord & Co (Binding 10/28 - 11/4): $70.86<br />Jones Bros (28.455 tons Coal @ 7.00): $201.89<br />M. B. Earle (Sprinkling 15 wk @ 1.40): $21.00<br />E. A. Stowe (Insurance on Bldg): $24.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary for Oct: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A. J. Brown:<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />Mich State Telephone Co: $6.00<br />Municipal Lt + Water Com water: $14.51<br />Forward: $658.35
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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 270-271
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 270<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Nov 20/14<br />Minutes of Meeting of Nov 20th continued:<br />Bal ford: $658.35<br />Municipal Lt + Water Com Lt. for Oct.: $8.61<br />On motion Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy<br />The following November Salaries and expenses were allowed and paid:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary Nov.: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A J Brown:<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />Municipal Light + Water Com (Light for Nov.): $9.66<br />A. Garland, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 271<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., December 28th 1914<br />The Library Board met at the Library December 28th 1914.<br />Members present: — M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, C. E. Jewett and A. Garland.<br />The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson and supported by L. E. Howlett that the following bills be allowed:<br />W P Tooley (Papers + subscriptions): $95.90<br />B. W. Lansing (Insurance Library Contents): $18.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary for Dec.): $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A J Brown:<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />Municipal Light + Water Com Light Dec.: $11.90<br />Moved by L. E. Howlett and supported by C. E. Jewett that the list of books be purchased as read. (carried)<br />On motion of H. A. McPherson the Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy<br />The following Salaries and Expenses for January were allowed:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary): $45.00<br />A J Brown: $45.00 (1/2 Township 1/2 Vill)<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />Mich State Telephone Co: $6.00<br />Mun. Lt + Water Com (Lights): $11.13
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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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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 248-249
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 248<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec 30th 1912<br />Meeting held at the Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, D. D. Monroe, L. E. Howlett, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read + app.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A J Brown — Salary (1/2 vill $22.50, 1/2 Twp 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary: $35.00<br />Gladys Cook — Salary: $25.00<br />M. B. Earl — Sprinkling bill: $4.20<br />Livingston Tidings — order books: $3.00<br />F. A. Lacher — Books: $99.64<br />Samuel Hale — 2 1/2 cords wood: $6.25<br />H. A. McPherson — p. pick up and car amo: $28.00<br />M. B. Earl — Sprinkling: $4.20<br />Barron & Wines Coal Co: $41.08<br />H. C. Schnackenberg: $102.14<br />Schroeder & Rutka Hdw: $2.40<br />Livingston Tidings: $3.00<br />Wagenvoord Co. — Binding: $1.10<br />MacMillan Co.: $18.00<br />Houghton Mifflin Co.: $141.75<br />Geo Wahr: $19.31<br />Electric Lights for Dec: $23.72<br />Total: $536.96<br />Moved Supported + Carried That D D Monroe + C. Bennett Building + Grounds Committee be ordered to pick up moulding as shall by them be deemed best for the purpose of hanging pictures. Moved and Supported + Carried That the Library be opened from 10 o'clock to 9 o'clock instead of 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 as at present. Also that it be opened from 2 o'clock until 5 o'clock from Jany 1 1913 until April 1 1913. Moved Supported + Carried That the salary of Librarian be $40.00 per month from Jany 1. 1913. Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 249<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Jany 28 1913<br />Meeting held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, C. E. Jewett, D. D. Monroe, C. E. Skinner, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary (1/2 village $22.50, 1/2 township 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook — Salary: $25.00<br />Telephone rental to Apr 1, 13: $6.00<br />Electric light for Jany: $8.96<br />Jones Bros: $54.81<br />Bennett Hardware Co: $2.58<br />Mich. Milling Co — salt: $1.20<br />Beckman Bros. — Books: $7.17<br />Livingston Republican: $3.25<br />Geo Wahr (1/9/13 - $25.3 11/16/13 - 13.82):∗∗39.13**<br />Total: $233.10<br />Moved Supported + Carried That the Janitor and Librarian be allowed one dollar each for extra services on Sundays from April 1912 to Apr 1, 1913. Moved supported + Carried That we order two new Book stacks same as we are now using. Moved supported + Carried That the list of books as revised be ordered. On Motion Meeting Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy
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1912/1913
board
library
minutes
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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 250-251
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 250<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Feby 24th 1913<br />Meeting held at the library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, D. D. Monroe, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary (1/2 vill 22.50, 1/2 Twp 22.50): $45.00<br />Extra services for Sundays made: $4.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary + extra: $42.00<br />Gladys Cook — Salary + extra: $27.00<br />Goodnow & Beach bill (rubber matting): $12.15<br />Geo Wahr bill books: $45.32<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co: $1.95<br />H. W. Wilson Co: $6.00<br />Chas Scribner's Sons: $1.50<br />Electric Lights for Feby: [No amount listed]<br />Moved + Supported that list of books as presented be ordered. Carried. Moved + supported that picture of Daniel Hiscock be framed. Carried. Moved Sup. Carried that M. J. McPherson be committee to order Book Stacks.<br />On Motion Meeting adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 251<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., March 31 1913<br />Meeting held at the library. Present: M. J. McPherson, C. E. Skinner, D. D. Monroe, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary (1/2 vill 22.50, 1/2 Twp 22.50): $45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />H. C. Schnackenberg — 'Annual' periodicals: $4.20<br />Geo Barnes — Printing report & Envelopes: $34.75<br />Geo Wahr — bills (2-21, 3-12, 3-18, 3-18, 3-21-13): $30.36<br />Electric Lights for March: $7.70<br />A. D. Thompson — Services as secy to Apr 1. 1913: $25.00<br />Moved supported + Carried That we continue to keep the Library open Sundays until June 1st, the same hours + for the same time each day as since Jany 1st 1913.<br />On Motion Meeting adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy
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Library buildings
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No Copyright - United States
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image/jpeg
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Image
Date
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1913
board
library
minutes