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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 206-207
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />Nov 29, 1909<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke, Geo. H Chapel, A.D.Thompson.<br />Minutes of last regular meeting and minutes of special meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration, the following bills were allowed.<br /><br />A.J. Brown, Janitor salry 1/2 vill 1/2 twp. $17.50<br />Lucy Chapel, Librarian salary 35.00<br />Geo. Wahr bill books Oct 30 '09 30.16<br />Geo. Wahr bill books Nov 19 '09 $83.58 list, $2.26 book 81.32<br />not received<br />James Canfield drawing manure 1.25<br />A.F. Peavy & Sons 11720 # coal @$7.00 per ton 41.02<br />Electric Lights for Nov 6.84<br />total 213.09<br /><br />Moved, supported and carried that list of juvenile books presented and list of magazines & periodicals for 1910 be ordered by book committee.<br />On motion, board adjourned,<br />A.D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />Dec. 28th, 1909<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke, Geo. H. Chapel and A.D. Thompson.<br />Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration, the following bills were allowed.<br />A.J. Brown, Janitor, salary 1/2 vill, 1/2 township $17.50<br />Lucy Chapel , Librarian salary 35.00<br />Geo. Wahr Bill books 12/3/09 lis .67 for book duplicated 28.05<br />Geo Wahr bill books 12/14/09 42.47<br />Geo Wahr bill books 12/21/09 35.49 less one book Lucy Chapel 1.00 less one bookd not received 1.58 32.91<br />Electric Lights for Dec. 1909 $5.84 less 20 c 5.64<br />total 161.57<br /><br />Moved supported and carried that list of books read by book committee be purchased by such committee.<br />Meeting adjourned<br />A.D. Thompson Secy
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Library buildings
Libraries
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1909
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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
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 178-179
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />November 25, 1907<br />Board met at Library.<br />Present M.J. McPherson, Thos. Gordon Jr. A.D. Thompson, Geo Barnes & Geo. H. Chapel.<br /><br />The Following bills were allowed.<br /><br />Ed Rounsifer planting shrubbery $6.20<br />H of to village & H to township 12.40<br />J.A. Burden work with Team 10.00<br />VanPark Half to village & half to tps 5.00<br />George Wahr bookseller Ann Arbor bills<br />Oct 30 15.08<br />Nov 19 17.62 32.70<br />R.E. Wright Labor on front doors and materials 11.15<br />Seth B.Rubert coal 20275# 70.97<br />C.D. Austin Draining? dirk 6.35<br />Lucy Chapel Librarian 25.00<br />salary for November<br />A.J. Brown janitor 17.35<br />salary for November<br />half to village half to tp<br />Thomas Gordon Jr cash advanced .75<br />for A.J. Parers bill of Oct 1 75 cents<br />Electric Light & W Com 6.80<br /><br />Moved, supported & carried that residents of the village of Howell in the Marion additions have full use of the library, same as seat of village.<br /><br />Subscription to Livingston Democrat and Republican ordered.<br /><br />List of magazines as vained? ordered.<br /><br />Geo. Barnes <br />Sec<br /><br />Jan 13 1908<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, G.H. Chapel, A.D. Thompson, Bruce McPherson Geo. Barnes<br /><br />The following bills were allowed<br /><br />Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00<br />salary for December<br />A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50<br />half to village & half to Township<br />salary for December<br />Bennett Hardware Co merchandise 1.05<br />Republican Office stationary & signs 4.25<br />Blue & Blue Printers Kokomo binding books 22.49<br />Electric Light & Water Com 6.08<br />lights for December<br /><br />Geo Barnes Sec
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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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1907/1908
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 180-181
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />Jan 27 1908<br />Board met at office of Thos Gordon Jr.<br />Present Bruce McPherson, A.D. thompson, Thos. Gordon Jr. Geo Barnes, Geo. H. Chapel & M.J. McPherson.<br /><br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed.<br /><br />Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00<br />salary for January<br />A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50<br />half to village & half to township <br />salary for January $35.00<br />Thos. Gordon Jr. cash advance 8.84<br />for ?Gordy Burnall bills<br />M.J. McPherson postage .49<br />Electric lights 5.84<br /><br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />March 6 1908<br />Board et at A.D. Thompson's office<br />Present. R. Bruce McPherson, Geo H Chapel, A.D. Thompson, & Geo. Barnes.<br />Board called to order by Secretary Barnes.<br />R. Bruce McPherson was elected chairman. Minutes of last meeting read & approved. The following bills were allowed after consideration.<br /><br />Lucy Chapel Librarian $25..00<br />salary for February<br />A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50<br />salary for February 35.00<br />half to township & half to village<br />Electric Light & Water Com 8.36<br />lights for February<br />Seth B. Rubert 10, 310 # coal 36.89<br />George Wahr Ann Arbor 9.55<br />books<br />Barran & Wines Howell 10.31<br />10 books<br />Home Telephone Company 12.00<br />6 mos to April 1st '08<br /><br />A.D. Thompson and R. Bruce McPherson appointed to look after small list of books as prepared by librarian & purchase some of<br />thought best.<br /><br />Geo. Barnes<br />Sec
<br /><br />
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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Image
Date
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1908
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
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1902/1969
Still Image
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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 182-183
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />March 12 1908<br /><br />Board met at library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thos. Gordon Jr., Geo. Barnes, R. Bruce McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel.<br /><br />After considerable discussion for the good of the cause a standing book committee of two was appointed to submit lists of books to Board.<br />Thos. Gordon Jr., R.B. McPherson.<br />The same committee was appointed to look after publishing the annual report of the library.<br /><br />Geo. Barnes<br />Sec.<br /><br />Invoice<br />Howell Mich. Ma 31 1908<br />Carnegie Library<br />In Account With W.E. Beach Fire and Tornado Insurance<br />Office in McPherson Block<br />Subscriptions for 1908<br /><br />1. American Magazine 1.00<br />2. Atlantic Monthly 3.50<br />3. Century 3.85<br />4. Country Life in America 3.60<br />5.Everybodys 1.35<br />6. Harpers 3.50<br />7. Illustrated London News 5.60<br />8. Ladies Weekly 3.35<br />9. Literary Digest 3.00<br />10. McClure's .75<br />11. Munsey? 1.00<br />12. Outlook 3.00<br />13. Popular Mechanics 1.00<br />14. Popular Science Monthly 2.90<br />15. Public Libraries 1.00<br />16. Review of Reviews 2.25<br />17. Scientific American 2.75<br />18. Scribuers 3.00<br />19. St. Nicholas 2.85<br />20. Worlds Work 2.25<br />21. Youth Companion 1.75<br />22. Technical World 1.50<br />23. American Boy .75<br />24. Readers Guide 6.00<br />pd March 31 Barnes $61.50<br /><br />March 31 '08<br />Board met. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., A.D. Thompson, Geo. H. Chapel, Geo. Barnes.<br /><br />The following bills were allowed.<br />Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00<br />salary for March<br />A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50<br />salary for March - village 17.50 township 17.50<br />W.E. Beach List of magazines for 1908 61.50<br />Thomas Gordon Jr. Cash adv 11.60<br />for sundry small bills & books<br />A.F. Peavy & Sons 36.23<br />10350 # coal<br />Electric Light & Water Com 4.64<br />Lights March<br /><br />Geo. Barnes Sec
<br /><br />
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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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1908
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
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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 184-185
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />April 27, 1908<br />Board met at Library. Present, R.B. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, A.D. Thompson, Thos. Gordan Jr. Geo. Barnes<br /><br />After some discussion as to the policy of increasing the number of books as fast possible, the following bills were allowed:<br /><br />Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00<br />salary April<br />A.J. Brown - Janitor 17.50<br />salary April<br />township half<br />village half 17.50<br />Geo. Wahr - Ann Arbor<br />Bill of books April 8 '08 18.12<br />Eaton & Mains - Detroit 42.38<br />Bill of books April 23 '08<br />Interstate Long Distance 6.00<br />Telephone Co. April - July 1 '08<br />Electric Lights April 3.92<br /><br />Book Committee - B. McPherson & Gordan, authorized to purchase bill of books as furnished by Miss Chapel<br /><br />Geo. H. Chapel - director to supply ? ead shade trees.<br /><br />A motion A.J. Brown was given the position of janitor another year @ $35.00 per month to commence May 1, '08.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />June 2 1908<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thos. Gordan Jr., Geo. Barnes, R.B. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel.<br /><br />The following bills were allowed.<br />Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00<br />salary May<br />A.J. Brown - Janitor 17.50<br />salary May<br />township half & village half<br />Thomas Gordan Jr.<br />money advanced 2.20<br />Electric Light & Water Com. 3.92<br />lights - May<br />Geo. Wahr - Ann Arbor 13.33<br />bill of books, May 26 '08<br /><br />The reorganization of the board resulted as follows, the following officers being elected.<br />Pres. M.J. McPherson<br />Sec George Barnes<br />Treas - R. Bruce McPherson<br />Pres Pro Tem Thos. Gordan Jr.<br /><br />Geo. Barnes Sect.
Subject
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
Rights
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board
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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 186-187
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />July 1 1908<br /><br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thomas Gordan Jr., Geo. Barnes, R.B. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel.<br />The President M.J. McPherson was authorized to draw the balance of Carnegie fund in Alex McPherson's bank for $76.47 and transfer to the township Library fund.<br /><br />The following bills were allowed.<br />Geo. Wahr A. Arbor $31.47<br />bill of books June 8, '08<br />Lucy Chapel LIbrarian 25.00<br />salary June<br />A.J.Brown Janitor 17.50<br />Salary June<br />35.00 half to village, half to twsp<br />Electric Light & Water Com 2.72<br />of Howell Lights for June<br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />July 28 1908<br />Board met at Library. Present: M.J. McPherson, A.D. Thompson, Geo. Barnes R.B. McPherson<br />The following bills were allowed<br />Lucy Chapel Librarian 25.00<br />salary July<br />A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50<br />salary July 35.00<br />half to village, <br />Interstate Long Dis Tel Co 6.00<br />service July 1 '08 to Oct 1 '08<br />Livingston Republican 26.25<br />750 Annual reports<br />Electric Light & Water Com 2.72<br />Lights to July 1 '08<br /><br />By vote of the Board Miss Lucy Chapel was given the position of Librarian for coming year commencing Aug 1 '08 at $30.00 per month<br />Geo Barnes Sec
<br /><br />
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1908
board
library
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
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 188-189
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br />Sept 1 1908<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thos Gordan Jr., A.D. Thompson, Geo. Barnes. R.B McPherson & Geo. H. Chapel.<br />The following bills were allowed.<br />S.M. Armstrong lumber $3.34<br />Seth Rupert 20,130# coal @ 7 70.42<br />A.F. Peavy & Sons 20,689 coal @ 7 72.38<br />Geo. Wahr Ann Arbor 9.57<br />bills of Books Aug 29 '08<br />A.L.A. Publishing Board Boston 1.00<br />bill of books Aug 27 '08<br />Educational Review New York 1.20<br />subscription Aug 26 '08<br />Eaton and Mains Detroit 10.00<br />1 set Schapp's Int Com. <br />paid bill April 23 '08<br />Geo. Barnes & Son Howell 3.00<br />100 postal cards & printing<br />Lucy Chapel Librarian 30.00<br />salary August<br />A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50<br />salary August 17.50 to village & 17.50 to township<br />Electric Light & Water Com 4.00<br />Lights August<br /><br />The Libarian was authorized to order P.O. Box<br /><br />Thos. Gordan Jr. & R.B. McPherson appointed com. on advt. in newspapers.<br />One mill - Assessment - $2,461, 030<br />It was moved supported and carried that we raise one mill on taxable property of Howell township for the support of the Howell Carnegie Library for the coming year.<br />Miss Chapel authorized to have some books repaired as they need it.<br /><br />M.J. McPherson & Thompson authorized to look for curbing. Chapel to look repairing roof.<br />Geo. Barnes Sect.
<br /><br />
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No Copyright - United States
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1908
board
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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 190-191
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />Sept 25 1908<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, G.H. Chapel, Geo. Barnes, A.D. Thompson, & Thos. Gordan Jr.<br /><br />The following bills were allowed:<br />George Wahr, bill of Sept 18 '08 $10.85<br />Wm. A Stoddard work with team 8.50<br />Young Bros. 2.25<br />1 cord of wood Dec 2 '08<br />W.E. Beach 24.00<br />2000 Insurance ? 8 yrs<br />W. E. Beach 11.20<br />Free Pres & Journal July 1 07 -'08<br />Lucy Chapel Librarian 30.00<br />salary September<br />A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50<br />half of salary twsp & half village<br />Electric Light & Water Com 3.92<br />Lights<br />R.A. McPherson was authorized to order 30 tray card cabinet.<br />A list of 20 books presented by Friends - ordered catalogued.<br /><br />Geo. Barnes Sect<br /><br />Oct. 26, 1908<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, A.D. Thompson, Geo. Barnes, Thos Gordan Jr., G.H. Chapel.<br /><br />Afer due consideration, the following bills were allowed.<br /><br />Interstate Long Distance Co $6.00<br />October Quarter<br />Mrs. J.M Teasdale - work 1.00<br />Mrs. W.E. Cleane - work binding books 14.00<br />Fred P. Schroeder signed Thos Gordan Jr 22.44<br />Bill of Hardware Sept 25 '08<br /><br />Geo. Wahr Ann Arbor 28.07<br />Two bills one 10.98 one 17.09<br />E.A Stowe Insurancce ? NIagra 12.00<br />Fire association 1000 3 yrsto Sept 11 '11 12.00<br />Lucy Chapel Librarian 30.00<br />salary October<br />A.J. Brown - Janitor 17.50<br />half salary village - township 17.50<br /><br />Electric Light & Water Com Light 4.00<br />water 13.19 17.19<br /><br />The board discussed the question of opening ?Sunday 2 to 5 o'clock.
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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1908
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 162-163
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br />continuation<br />Gordon & Barnes appointed to see Township board in regard to money for current expenses.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Nov 28<br />Board met at Library. Present - Gordon, Chapel, Wood, R.B. McPherson & Barnes. Geo. B Fuller's magazine proposition considered & on motion was accepted.<br />See copy of lists.<br />The following bills were allowed.<br /><br />Thos. Gordon (Dragage?) to Thomas Peterson? ) $1.75<br />Wm. McPherson & Sons 15.26<br />(goods, express & freight)<br />S.M. Armstrong (lumber) 24.65<br />Lucy Chapel salary to Dec. 1st 20.00<br />John Britten (salary to Dec 1st) 30.00<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Dec 11<br />Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, R.B. McPherson.<br />Following bills allowed.<br />W.E. Beach (magazines) $64.50<br />Library Bureau Chicago 156 Wabash Ave. 12.50<br />Henry Monroe salt .15<br />J.C. Smith Bro (typewriter) 81.00<br />R.B. McPherson 1.00<br />Nerst Lamp Co. Pittsburgh Pa. 1.20<br />Thos. Gordon Jr. 2.85<br />C.J. Parker 5.70<br />Home Telephone Co 6.00<br />Electric Light Co. 7.68<br />WaterCommission 11.19<br />R.B. McPherson Sec Protem<br /><br />Jan 10 1907<br />Board met. Present - M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Wood, Gordon, & Barnes.<br />The following bills were allowed.<br />A.F. Peavy & Sons (coal) $43.65<br />Seth B. Rubert (coal) 70.48<br />Ladies LIb. Asso. Howell 4.25<br />J.S. Field (chairs) 24.50<br />W.H.S. Wood (Funk & Wagnall) 3.60<br />Wm. McPherson (rugs, freight & drayage) 23.61<br />Republican Office (printing) 7.40<br />Lucy Chapel (salary to Jan 1st) 20.00<br />John Britten(janitor) salary to Jan 1st 30.00<br />C.S. Sweet 1.28<br />Electric Light & Water Com. 9.68<br />Geo. Barnes. Sec.<br /><br />Jan 23 1907<br />Library Board met. Present - M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Gordon & Barnes.<br />The following bills were allowed<br />George Wahr (bill of books) $153.22<br />Livingston Home Telephone 6.00<br />Goodyear Rubber Goods Co. 53.50<br />David B. Oarkson Co. (books) 19.28
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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Date
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1906/1907
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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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 164-165
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING<br /><br />Jan. 23 1907<br />Thomas Gordon (several small bills.... $6.05<br />L.D. Brohan (furniture) 10.50<br />L.D. Brohan (picture 'Aurora') 17.00<br /><br />Thos Gordon was directed to look after the purchase of small articles needed about the library building.<br />On Motion adjourned.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />Jan 28<br />Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Wood & Barnes.<br />Miss Chapel librarian authorized to rent small post office box for library. On motion, each member of the Board was asked to prepare a list<br />of books to the value of $100.<br /><br />The following bills were allowed.<br />Lucy Chapel (salary for Jan.) $20.00<br />John Britten (salary for Jan.) 30.00<br /><br />R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes were requested to confer with Village Council in regards to ornamenting library square with shrubs, flowers & c. <br />M.J. McPherson authorized to select outside lamp.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec.<br /><br />February 25, 1907<br />Board met at Library. Present Thos. Gordon, W.H.S. Wood, G.H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes.<br />Thos Gordon Jr was elected President Pro Tem.<br />The following bills were allowed.<br />Lucy Chapel (salary for Feb) $20.00<br />John Britton (salary for Feb.) 30.00<br />H.E. Beach (magazines) 10.55<br />Fred Euler (cover for fountain) 28.50<br />E & W. Cor??? (lights) village 6.56<br />F.P. Schroeder (? plumbing ?park) 59.26<br />F.P. Schroeder (merchandise) 41.57<br /><br />The vote to allow F.P. Schroeder bill was as follows: Chapel - yes Gordon -yes R.B. McPherson yes Barnes - yes Wood - no<br /><br />Adjourned to met Monday morning March 4<br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />March 26 07<br />Meeting of Library Board at Library.<br />Present Gordon, Chapel, Wood, R.B. McPherson.<br />Meeting called to order by chairman Gordon.<br />Moved by Chapel that R.B. McPherson act as sec. Carried.<br />Moved by Wood that Librarian make duplicate copies of list of fiction for submission to ??eseters. Seconded by Chapel. Carried.<br />On motion of W.H.S. Wood the following were allowed.<br /><br />Miss Lucy Chapel (salary) $20.00<br />John Britton (salary) 30.00<br />Electric Lights 4.80
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