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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 252-253
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 252<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., April 28 1913<br />Meeting held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, C. E. Jewett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />Officers elected for the Year:<br />President: M. J. McPherson<br />Vice President: L. E. Howlett<br />Secretary: D. D. Monroe<br />Treasurer: H. A. McPherson<br />Committees:<br />Grounds & Building: C. E. Jewett, D. D. Monroe<br />Books: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett<br />Moved and supported that monthly Board meeting be held the last Monday evening of each month. Moved and supported that Myrtle Wilkinson's salary be the same as last year [noted as $42.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay]. Moved and supported that Gladys Cook's salary be the same as last year [noted as $27.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay]. Moved and supported that A. J. Brown's salary be the same as last year [noted as $49.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay].<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary:<br />1/2 Township: $24.50<br />1/2 Village: $24.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: $42.00<br />Gladys Cook: $27.00<br />Toledo Chandelier Mfg. Co.: $4.25<br />Art Metal Construction Co. (2 Library Stacks): $140.00<br />Moved and supported that list of books selected be purchased. On motion meeting adjourned. D. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 253<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 9 1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />Peter Henderson & Co. (Lawn Enricher): $6.00<br />A. Garland (New York Tribune): $1.40<br />Electric Light & Water Commission (Light for April $9.38, Water 11.00):∗∗20.38**<br />The Parker-Spencer Co. (Lamps $4.75, Repair Lawn Mower 2.15):∗∗6.90**<br />M. B. Earl (5 weeks sprinkling to May 21): $7.00<br />Francis A. Lacher & Co. (Books): $3.00<br />George Wahr (Books — $6.89, $14.86, 30.11):∗∗51.86**<br />Wagenvoord & Co. (Binding): $72.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary (1/2 Township $24.50, 1/2 Village 24.50):∗∗49.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary: $42.00<br />Gladys Cook Salary: $27.00<br />Library of Congress: $10.00<br />Moved and supported that library be closed Sundays until further notice. Carried. Moved and supported that bids be asked for 30 tons of Road Coal for next winter, to be delivered on Gordon-Jubb scales. Bids to be received on or before June 30th. Carried. Moved and supported that the list of books selected be purchased. Carried. Moved and supported that $10.00 be sent to Library of Congress. Carried.<br />On motion adjourned. D. D. Monroe, Sec.
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Library buildings
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1913
board
library
minutes
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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
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 254-255
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 254<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 30 1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe.<br />Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />Geo. Wahr — Books: $32.87<br />A. J. Brown’s Salary:<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary for June: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />The following bids received for Coal for Library. 30 Tons to be weighed on Gordon-Jubb scale:<br />Jones Bros. — Bid: $7.00<br />Michigan Milling Co: $7.00<br />Howell Lumber & Coal Co: $6.82<br />Moved and supported that the bid of Howell Lumber & Coal Co. for 30 Tons Coal at $6.82 per ton be accepted. Carried.<br />Moved and supported that the report of Librarian be accepted and placed on file. carried.<br />Moved and supported that list of Books selected be purchased. carried.<br />Moved and supported that we adjourn. carried.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 255<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., July 28 1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe.<br />Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary — 1/2 Village: $22.50<br />A. J. Brown ' — 1/2 Township: $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson ' — for July: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />M. B. Earl — 9 weeks Sprinkling to July 23rd: $12.60<br />Louis Michael — Lumber: $1.12<br />Howell Lumber & Coal Co. — 30 tons coal @ 6.82: $204.60<br />W. B. Beach — Insurance: $18.00<br />E. K. Johnson — Supplies: $2.15<br />Geo. Wahr: $16.46<br />Mich. State Telephone Co.: $6.00<br />Electric Light & Water Commissioner for July: $7.77<br />Moved & supported that Books checked on list be purchased. Carried.<br />Moved & supported that we adjourn. carried.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.
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Library buildings
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Carnegie libraries
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No Copyright - United States
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1913
board
library
minutes
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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 256-257
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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 256<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Sept 29-1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for August 1/2 Township: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary for August 1/2 Village: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Sept 1/2 Village: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Sept 1/2 Township: 22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Aug.: 40.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Sept.: 40.00<br />Gladys Cook Aug.: 25.00<br />Gladys Cook Sept.: 25.00<br />Electric Light Bill for Aug.: 7.63<br />Electric Light Bill for Sept.: 8.75<br />Geo Wahr: 12.42<br />Moved + Sup. that Librarian be instructed to purchase one copy each of six popular books now in Library to be used for rental. Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Sup. that the missing copies of the following magazines be purchased: Review of Reviews (5 copies), Century (1 copy), McClure's (6 copies), World's Work (4), World to Day (11 copies). Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Sup. that the Board acknowledge with thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Noble for the gift of 5 volumes to Library, also to Frank W. Lansing for 24 volumes. Carried<br />.<br />Moved + Sup. that list of books checked be purchased. Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Sup. that Board adjourn. Carried<br />.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 257<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Oct-27-1913<br />Board Met at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, H. A. McPherson, C. E. Jewett, C. E. Skinner, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 Township: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 Village: 22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary: 40.00<br />Gladys Cook: 25.00<br />Electric Light bill for Oct.: 8.96<br />City Water from Nov 1st to May 1 - 1914: 13.19<br />Michigan State Telephone Co: 6.00<br />Geo Wahr Books: 33.83<br />H. W. Wilson World to day: 1.65<br />Moved and supported that Book Committee look over list of Books and purchase those they deem necessary. Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Supported we adjourn. Carried<br />.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.
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No Copyright - United States
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1913
board
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minutes
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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
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 236-237
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 236<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Jany 29, 1912<br />Board met at Library Present M. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, L. S. Brooke. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 mo 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [Salary] — 15.00<br />Telephone Rental 1/1/12 to 4/1/12 — 6.00<br />Electric Lights for Jany 1912 — 10.08<br />Burt B. Wright Electrical Work — 8.15<br />Samuel Hale wood — 5.00<br />Rev of Revs Pub Co. Photo History Civil War — 29.45<br />Toledo Chandelier Mfg Co. 2 standards — 66.94<br />H. W. Wilson Co. Readers Guide for 1912 — 6.00<br />Geo Wahr Bill of Jan 2 — 42.18<br />Geo Wahr Bill of Jan 25 — 29.80<br />Moved and supported that the following list of books be purchased from F. A. Lasker Co: Celtic Edition History of Ireland 28.00<br />Royal Edition of Shakespeare 35.00<br />The Oriental Series 33.00. $15.00 rebate allowed in exchange for Brinkley's Japan. Daniel Webster's works at 43.00.<br />In motion meeting adjourned. L. S. Brooke, Secy Protem.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 237<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Feb 27, 1912<br />Board met at Library. Present L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, C. B. Jewett, L. S. Brooke. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 mo 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook — 15.00<br />Telephone — [No amount listed]<br />Electric Lights for Feb — 6.79<br />C. B. Jewett — 4.08<br />Bennett Hardware Co. — 1.00<br />Livingston Republican Dec 1-1909 – Oct 1-1911 — 2.00<br />Francis A. Lasker & Co. Royal Shakespeare — 35.00<br />Burt Wright — 8.35<br />A. F. Peavy — 40.76<br />Moved and supported that list of books presented by book committee be purchased. Carried.<br />An motion meeting adjourned. L. S. Brooke, Secy Protem.
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
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No Copyright - United States
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1912
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 238-239
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 238<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., April 25th 1912<br />Board met at Library. Present M. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, C. B. Jewett, C. B. Skinner, D. D. Monroe<br />. Minutes of last meeting read and approved<br />. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 mo 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson March 1912 — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook — 15.00<br />Livingston Democrat — 43.50<br />Republican — 2.00<br />B. B. Rubert coal 5700# @ $7.25 per ton — 20.66<br />A. F. Peavy wagon 3810 [lbs] @ $7.25 per ton — 13.81<br />American Forestry Association — 1.50<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co. — 13.47<br />Electric Light for March — 7.98<br />Francis A. Lasker Co. — 43.00<br />A. L. A. Publishing Board — 2.50<br />A. R. Crittenden — 1.50<br />Geo Wahr (multiple dates) — 118.67<br />Wagnalls Co. — 37.99<br />Geo Wahr Co. — 21.64<br />InterState Long Dist Telephone — 6.00<br />Francis A. Lasker Co. — 119.00<br />Electric Light Mch & April — 7.98<br />A. J. Brown Salary April & 1/2 Sup — 22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson April — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook — 20.00<br />Water Works (Rental to Nov 1. 1912) — [No amount listed]<br />Organization of Board was deferred until meeting in May<br />. Moved by Jewett Seconded by Hewlett that salary of Assistant Libn. be fixed at $25.00 per month commencing April 1st 1912<br />.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 239<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.<br />Special On motion list of books presented by Book Committee be purchased<br />. On motion the report of Librarian was accepted and placed on file<br />. Moved by Monroe supported by Skinner that Committee on Ground & Buildings be instructed to frame pictures of Daniel Webster & others as planned. Carried<br />. Moved supported & Carried that ballots be taken as to what kind of trees shall be set out in front of Library<br />. Result of ballot: Norway Maples 4, W. B. Birch 1<br />. On motion Board adjourned<br />.<br />L. E. Hewlett, Secy Protem
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1912
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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 240-241
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 240<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 17th 1912<br />Board met at library: Special Meeting. Present M. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, L. S. Brooke<br />. Minutes of last meeting read & approved<br />. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary June 1/2 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson salary — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook salary — 25.00<br />Electric Light for May — 7.78<br />H. W. Wilson Co. — 8.70<br />Beecher, Peck & Lewis — 3.24<br />McMillan Co — 2.00<br />Peter Henderson & Co — 6.00<br />Geo Wahr — 18.43<br />Francis A Lasker & Co — 67.50<br />Scribners Sons — 47.50<br />Moved & carried that we proceed to election of Officers for ensuing year<br />.<br />President: M. J. McPherson<br />Vice President: Chas A Thompson<br />Secretary: A. D. Thompson<br />Treasurer: D. D. Monroe<br />On motion M. J. McPherson & L. E. Hewlett be appointed as Book Com<br />. On Motion L. E. Hewlett & D. D. Monroe on committee on ground & buildings<br />. Moved and carried that the Secretary be allowed $25.00 per year for his services commencing April 1st 1912<br />. On report of Committee on Ground & Buildings they were ordered to have pictures framed at $1.15 each<br />. On Motion Meeting adjourned<br />.<br />L. E. Hewlett, Secy Pro tem<br />.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 241<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 24 1912<br />Board met at library<br />. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, C. B. Jewett & D. D. Monroe<br />. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for June 1/2 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson [Salary for June] — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [Salary for June] — 25.00<br />Electric light for [June] — [No amount listed]<br />Geo Wahr Enter in acct for Mch 27/11 — 5.00<br />On Motion Board adjourned<br />.<br />A. D. Thompson, Secy<br />.
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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>
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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 242-243
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 242<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Aug 12 1912<br />Special Meeting held at library Present: M. J. McPherson, C. B. Jewett, D. D. Monroe, L. E. Hewlett, A. D. Thompson.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown salary for July ½ 22.50½Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson [salary for July] — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [salary for July] — 25.00<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co — 10.37<br />Inter State Long Dist Phone Co (Rental) — 6.00<br />Chas Scribners Sons Books — 37.86<br />M. B. Earl Sprinkling — 11.20<br />A. D. Thompson — 1.20<br />Moved supported & carried that book requested by Ladies Club be ordered purchased.<br />Moved supported & carried that Com on Grounds & buildings be authorized to purchase fuel for ensuing year and to patronize all the dealers as near equal as possible.<br />On Motion Board Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 243<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., August 26th 1912<br />Board met at library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, A. D. Thompson.<br />Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary ½ mo ½ Sup — $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Aug — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook Aug — 25.00<br />Barron & Gordon Coal — 50.70<br />A. F. Peavy & Sons [Coal] — 49.30<br />M. B. Earl Sprinkling — 12.60<br />Geo Wahr Books — 7.43<br />Electric Lights for Aug — 7.10<br />Moved supported and carried that the Daughters of American Revolution be allowed the space next west of magazine rack in basement to put in cases for relics of American Revolution.<br />Moved supported and carried that list of books presented by book committee be purchased.<br />On Motion Board Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy.
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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Image
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1912
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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>
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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 244-245
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 244<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Oct 8- 1912<br />Special Meeting held at Register’s Office. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, C. E. Skinner, D. D. Monroe, C. B. Jewett + A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown salary Sept 1/2 mo & 1/2 Sup — $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson [salary] — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [salary] — 25.00<br />Telephone Rental — 6.00<br />Sprinkling M. B. Earl — 7.00<br />Geo Wahr — 11.04<br />Schneiders Rytta — 14.22<br />Wright & Smith work at Library — 4.50<br />Geo Barnes painting — 2.50<br />Electric Light Sept — 8.26<br />Howell Lumber Co coal — 49.81<br />Moved supported and carried that 1/2 mill on the dollar for support of library for ensuing year. Moved supported and carried that list of books presented be purchased. Moved supported and carried that bindings for magazines presented be ordered. Moved supported and carried that if for any reason a meeting of the Board was not held at proper time, that the Secretary draw the order for janitor, librarian and Assistant Librarian and the same be allowed at the next meeting.<br />On Motion Board adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 245<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Nov 13- 1912<br />Meeting held at library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, C. B. Jewett and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown salary Oct 1/2 mo & 1/2 Sup — $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson [salary] — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [salary] — 25.00<br />Telephone Rental — 13.19<br />Electric lights Oct — 8.26<br />Geo Wahr Oct 16 $34.77 Oct 26 $21.46 — 56.23<br />Library Bureau 11722 Chicago Ill Supplies — 22.85<br />Wagenvoord & Co 10-16-12 $38.11 11-8-12 $9.65 — 47.76<br />Moved supported & carried that list of books recommended be ordered as presented by the Committee. Moved supported and carried that the request that [blank] be allowed to make a catalogue of books of fiction in Library be denied. Moved supported & carried that list of magazines and papers be the same as last year except New York Times be taken instead of Detroit Journal.<br />On Motion Board Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
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No Copyright - United States
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1912
board
library
minutes
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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 246-247
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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 246<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Nov 25 1912<br />Board met at library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, A. D. Thompson.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Nov. 1/2 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson [Salary] — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [Salary] — 25.00<br />Electric lights for Nov — [No amount listed]<br />A. L. A. Pub. Board — 1.00<br />Moved supported & carried that A. D. Thompson be committee from the Library Board to present to the Village Council the matter of the Sewer Assessment and find out whether they will pay any part of said assessment.<br />Also request that light be put up at Northeast corner and Northwest corner of Village park.<br />Moved supported & carried that list of books presented by committee be purchased.<br />On motion meeting adjourned.<br />A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 247<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec 2 1912<br />Special meeting of the Board held at the Register’s Office. Present: M. J. McPherson, C. B. Jewett, D. D. Monroe, L. E. Hewlett & A. D. Thompson.<br />Resolved That the secretary be ordered to draw an order for the full amount of the special sewer tax of $172.53 and present a bill for one half of same to the Village council for their allowance.<br />Moved by A. D. Thompson supported by D. D. Monroe that the resolution be adopted — Carried.<br />On Motion Board Adjourned.<br />A. D. Thompson, Secy
Subject
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
Rights
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No Copyright - United States
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image/jpeg
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Image
Date
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1912
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>
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 222-223
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 222<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Jany 30, 1911<br />Board Met at the Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. S. Brooke, Geo. Chapel, L. E. Hewlett, A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown salary Jany & bills 1/2 Sup — $20.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary Jany — 30.00<br />Gladys Cook — 15.00<br />Barron's bill — 2.00<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co bill — 9.10<br />Geo Wahr bill books — 44.64<br />Wagenvoord & Co — 72.97<br />B. Schroeder supplies — 18.16<br />Geo Barnes Painting — 2.25<br />H. M. Brackenbury bill periodicals — 111.84<br />InterState Long Dist Telephone Rental — 6.00<br />Electric Light for Jany — 9.12<br />Extra allowed A. J. Brown — 20.00<br />Total — $361.08<br />Moved by Chapel supported by Hewlett that we re-consider the bills of Presbyterian Publishing Co $10.50 & Chas Scribners Sons for 49.50∗∗astheywerepreviouslyallowedandpaid.Carried<br />$.<br />Moved & supported that **A. J. Brown** be allowed **$20.00 for extra services from Nov 1, 10 to Feb 1, 11. Carried<br />. Moved supported & carried that Gladys Cook Assistant Librarian be paid $15.00 per month commencing Jan 1, 1911<br />. Moved by Hewlett sup. by Chapel that list of books requested or ordered by Book Committee be exam.<br />. Moved & sup. that M. J. McPherson be committee to purchase New Magazine Rack. Carried<br />. Moved by Brooke sup. by Hewlett that Janitor ship Magazines to Lansing to be bound<br />.<br />On Motion Meeting Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br />.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 223<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Feb 27, 1911<br />Board Met at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. S. Brooke, Louis E. Hewlett, Geo. Chapel. On Motion Geo H. Chapel was elected Secretary Protem<br />. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Feby & 1/2 Sup Bill — $20.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary — 30.00<br />Gladys Cook — 15.00<br />Bill of L. S. Brooke — 8.50<br />M. J. McPherson Exp — .70<br />Geo Wahr bill 2/17/11 ($113.00 - 82.74) — 30.26<br />Moved by Hewlett sup. by Brooke that Mrs. Wilkinson be hired as Librarian for one year from March 1st 1911 at $35.00 per month. Carried<br />. Moved by Chapel sup. by L. S. Brooke that the books recommended by Book Committee per list of book committee & list presented by Librarian from requests of patrons and missing volumes of American Statesman be purchased by the Committee. Carried<br />. Moved by Hewlett sup. by Brooke that we purchase a readers guide. Carried<br />.<br />On Motion Meeting adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy
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1911
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