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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 130-131
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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 />May 16 1904<br /><br />At a meeting of the Howell Township LIbary Board of Directors held at the Office of Thos. Gordan Jr. on May 16th, 1904 at 7.30 P.M.<br />There were present: Thos Gordan Jr<br />M.J. McPherson<br />Rev. L.S. Brooke<br />Rev. J.J. Cooper<br />F.O. Bush<br />W.P. VanWinkle being absent<br />On motion of Mr. McPherson procedure to Elect A President & Secy by Ballot. Carried<br /><br />Whole no votes cast 5<br />M.J. McPherson recd 4<br />Thos. Gordon recd 1<br /><br />Mr. McPherson declined to act on motion proceded to Sec Ballot for President<br />Whole number of votes cast 5<br />Thos Gordon recd 4<br />L.S. Brooke recd 1<br />Mr. Gordon was declared elected<br />In motion proceded to elect a Secretary<br />Whole no vote cast 5<br />F.O. Bush recd 4<br />L.S. Brooke recd 1<br />F. O. Bush was declared elected<br />On motion the Board adjourned.<br /><br />June 13 1904<br />At a meeting of the Howell Township LIbrary Board of Directors held at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. on June 13, 1904<br />There were present all the members of the Board.<br /><br />Moved by Mr. VanWinkle & seconded by Mr. Brooks that Mr. Allen of Grand Rapids be invited to come to Howell and inspect the Library<br />Building and report the conditions of the building and advise the Board in reference to the matter in general and make a estimate of cost <br />of building up to this time. Carried<br />On motion, the meeting adjourned.<br /><br />June 27, 1904<br />A Meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors held at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr there were present M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke,<br />W.P. VanWinkle, Thos Gordan Jr. & F.O. Bush. J.J. Cooper being absent.<br /><br />Moved by VanWinkle and seconded by Mr. McPherson that the Bills of F.P. Allen be allowed also that the bills of Mr. Allen & M Chittendon of last year<br />be allowed. Carried.<br /><br />Moved by VanWinkle, seconded by Mr. Brooke that we adjourn till tomorrow morning at 8-30 A.M. Carried.
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1904
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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 132-133
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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 />June 28, 1904<br /><br />An adjourned meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. There were present M.J. McPherson,<br />Wm. P. VanWinkle, L.S. Brooke, Thos Gordon Jr. & F.O. Bush. J.J. Cooper absent.<br />Moved by Bush, seconded by VanWinkle that Mr. McPherson & Mr. Brooks be requested to write Mr. Carnegie the condition of the building and see if he would <br />increase this Gift for the finishing of the building. Carried<br /><br />Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. McPherson that the secy make a copy of the Township Board proceeding in regard to the abandonment <br />of the Carnegie Library Building. Carried.<br /><br />On motion of Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. VanWinkle that Mr. Chattenden of Lansing be invited to come & inspect Library Building & make a report on condition & also estimate the amount required to complete the sum.<br /><br />July 22, 1904<br />At a meeting of Howell Township Board of Library Directors held at the office of Thomas Gordan Jr. All of the members being present.<br /><br />Moved by Mr. Gordon, sec. by Mr. Cooper, that we proceed to vote by ballot on the use of the Township funds for Building purpose.<br />Result of ballot<br />whole number of votes cast 6<br />of which number 4 voted yes<br />of which 1 voted no<br />of which 1 was blank<br /><br />On Motion of Mr. Brooke, sec by Mr. VanWinkle, meeting adjourned. <br />F.O. Bush, secy<br /><br />Sept 7 1904<br />A meeting of the Howell Township Library Board of Directors was held at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr Sept 7 1904. All of members<br />were present.<br /><br />Moved by McPherson, seconded by Mr. Bush the? we accept the offer of F.P. Schoeder & he W.J.Burton for roofing the Library Building at<br />prices named by them. The roofing to $ 5.85? per square delivered in Howell the work of Mr. Schroeder for putting on ?san & the gutters to br<br />?$348.98. Carried<br /><br />Moved by VanWinkle, Sup by Mr. McPherson that drainage of a permanent charc?lar for the Library Building be put in & that grading be<br />done for the protection of the Building.<br />Moved & sup. that Pres. & Secy act as a committee to let contract for sum. Carried.<br />On motion the Board adjourned.
<br /><br />
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1904
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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 134-135
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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 />Oct 8 1904<br /><br />A meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors was held at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. Oct 8 1904.<br />All of the members were present.<br /><br />Moved by Mr. VanWinkle, & seconded by Mr. Cooper that we raise by tax one mill on the dollar on the assessed valuation of the Township for<br />Library Fund. Amendment by Mr. McPherson that we raise only one thousand dollars, amendment carried by vote of Four. The original<br />resolution was then carried as amended.<br />Motion made and carried that the following be allowed & paid.<br /><br />W.J.Burton $390.93<br />F?outh Bills 12.59<br />Drayage 1.20<br />C.M. Chittendon 16.55<br />Frank P. Allen 22.00<br />T. Gordon 3.95<br /><br />Meeting then adjourned<br />Thos Gordon<br />sec protem<br /><br />Oct 20 1904<br />Meeting of Library Board of Directors in the office of Thos. Grodon Jr. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., L> S. Brooke, W. P. VanWinkle & F.O. Bush.<br /><br />On motion the following bills were allowed and ordered paid<br />R.S. Wheelock $27.40<br />G. Randall 15.00<br />John Herbert 5.00<br />T.O. Newcomb 1.35<br /><br />Meeting adjourned FOB Sec<br /><br />Nov 14th, 1904<br /><br />Meeting of the Board of Library Directors of the Township of Howell held at the Office of Thos. Gordon Jr. in said Township on Nov 14th, 1904<br />at 10-30 o'clock A.M.<br />Present the following named directors W.P. VanWinkle, M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke, Thos. Gordon Jr. F.O. Bush and J.J. Cooper.<br /><br />Meeting called to order by Thos. Gordon Jr. President of the Board. Andrew Carnegie having proposed to add the sum of five thousand<br />dollars to his gift to said Township for a free public library.<br />Provided the said Township guarantee a correspondingly increased maintenance Fund of Fifteen hundred dollars per year Therefore the <br />following resolution was offered and adopted by an unanimous vote of the Board.<br />Whereas, Andrew Carnegie did on November 3rd 1904 offer to give and furnish five Thousand dollars to the Township of Howell Michigan<br />in addition to his gift heretofore made to erect and complete a free Public Library Building. On condition that said Township pledge itself to support said Library at a cash<br />of not less than Fifteen Hundred Dollars per year being Five Hundred Dollars in addition to the amount Pledged thereon.<br />Resolved by the Township Board of Library Directors of said Township that said Township accept said additional donation of Five Thousand<br />dollars, and it does hereby pledge itself to comply with the conditions of said gift by increasing the amount of maintainance Five Hundred<br />Dollars per year and that the annual levy shall herafter be made upon the Taxable property of said Township sufficient in amount to<br />comply with aforesaid requirements.<br /><br />On witness whereof we the members
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Carnegie libraries
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1904
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>
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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 136-137
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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. 14, 1904<br /><br />of the said Board of Library Directors as members of said Board do hereby subscribe our names & year first above matter.<br />Thos. Gordon Jr.<br />Willima P. VanWinkle<br />J.J. Cooper<br />L.S. Brooks<br />M.J. McPherson<br />Frank O. Bush<br /><br />Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. McPherson that the President & Secy send a letter expressing their thanks to Mr. Carnegie for the additional<br />Five Thousand Dollars.<br />On Motion the Board adjourned.<br />F.O. Bush, Secy<br /><br />Jan 6th, 1905<br />At a meeting of the Township Board of Library Directors of the Township of Howell held on the 6th day of January 1905 at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr.<br />There were present W.P. VanWinkle, J.J. Cooper, M.J. McPherson, Thos.Gordon Jr and F.O. Bush. L.S. Brooke being absent.<br /><br />Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. Cooper that the following bills be allowed & paid, 'carried'<br />W.J.Burton Co. Bal due on roofing $60.92<br />F.P. Schroeder putting on roof & gutters 348.98<br />Fred Euler boarding up windows & lumber 30.00<br /><br />On motion the Board adjourned<br />Frank O. Bush Secy
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1904/1905
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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 138-139
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 />May 2nd, 1905<br /><br />Meeting of the Board was held at the office of Thos. Gordon. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson, Geo. Barnes.<br />On motion M.J. McPherson was elected President & Geo. Barnes. Sec'y.<br />Plans specifications for the completion of the Carnegie LIbrary at Howell were submitted by Mel Cawson ? & Higginbott? were considered. On motion the board<br />decided to advertise for bids in two local & two Detroit papers as follows.<br /><br />BIDS FOR COMPLETION OF CARNEGIE LIBRARY HOWELL, MICHIGAN<br /><br />Bids will be received up to12 o'clock noon, May 18, 1905 and will be opened at 2 o'clock p.m., the same day at the office of Thos. Gordon, Jr.<br />Howell, Mich., for completion of the Carnegie Library, Howell, Mich.<br />Estimates will be received embracing all work and furnishing complete, as per drawings and specifications. Separate estimates will also be<br />considered for the following items:<br />1st Mason, concrete, cut stone, file, marble and iron work<br />2nd Carpenter and joiner work and hardware<br />3rd Painting, varnishing, etc., and glazing.<br />4th Plastering and stucco work<br />5th Electric work.<br />6th Plumbing and heating.<br /><br />Also for raising the present dome, and for new entrance complete as per disign No., 2.<br />Plans and specifications are on file for examination at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr., Howell, Michigan.<br />A certified check for $300 must accompany each bid, Address all bids to<br />M.J. McPherson, Howell, Michigan.<br />Chairman of Free Public Library Board<br />George Barnes Sec'y<br /><br />May 18, 1905<br />Library Board met at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. at 2 o'clock P.M. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson, Thos. Gordon Jr. Geo. Barnes.<br />Several bids for completion of Carnegie LIbrary were opened, tabulated, and considered. No action taken.<br />George Barnes, Sec'y<br /><br />May 19th, 1905<br />Board met at 11 o'clock at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. All members present, also architect Malcomton. Bids were considered & opinion of <br />architect asked. No action taken.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec'y<br /><br />May 19th, 1905<br />Board met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. at 1.30 o'clock. All members present. After some discussion, the Board of Township Library Directors entered<br />into an agreement with C.A. Sauer & Co. of Ann Arbor in the sum of $8159.53 for the completion of Carnegie Library in accordance with plans & specifications <br />as favored by Malco? & Higgenbottem? & as were particularly set forth in contract to be drawn by architect. A preliminary agreement was<br />signed by contracting parties. Bond of $4000 agreed upon.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec'y<br /><br />May 27 1905<br />Board met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes. Gordan absent. <br />Contracts considered. No action taken.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec'y
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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>
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 140-141
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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 />June 16, 1905 <br />Board met at 9 o'clock at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. Members all present. On Motion the chairman of the Board was authorized to secure a mechanic<br />to oversee building of Carnegie Library. On motion the chairman appointed Geo. H. Chapel & Thos. Gordon Jr to consult Council as to grading Carnegie LIbrary<br />Building. S ? move <br />Bills allowed.<br />Free Press May 31st advt for bids $8.88<br />Evening News May 31 advt for bids $9.60<br />Geo. Barnes Sec'y<br /><br />June 28, 1905<br />Board met: All present except Geo. H. Chapel. After some discussion, on motion it was decided to use the ?Neverst Lamps.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec'y<br /><br />June 29<br />Board met. Quorum present. Talked with D. Hartnell in regard to location of lights in Carnegie Library Building.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec'y<br /><br />July 3<br />Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H Chapel, R. B. McPherson, & Geo. Barnes. Met agent & considered contract for ?nernst Lamps.<br />No action taken.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec.<br /><br />July 11 1905<br />Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnres. On motion the board of C.A. Sauer & Co. for $4000<br />was accepted. Contract with C.A. Sauer & Co. signed by board of lighting commissioners.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />July 19, 1905<br />Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R. B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes. On motion the board decided to put in tile drain around <br />certain inside walls of the library according to architects suggestion: also to lay drain around outside of building to carry off water from roof. M.J.<br />McPherson & Geo. H. Chapel appointed committee to look after putting in said drains.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec.<br /><br />July 27<br />Board met at Republican offices. Present M.J. McPherson, R.B. Mc Pherson, Chapel & Barnes. Draft of $2236 received by M.J. McPherson from <br />Carnegie Fund in New York.<br />On motion C.A. Sauer & Co. were paid $2000 of above draft.<br />Resolved that we accept the estimates of Malcomson & Higginbotham, architects of July 27, 1905 for $2236 less $236 for excessive estimate in <br />plumbing & electric wiring. Carried.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec.
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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 142-143
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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 />August 3d 1905<br />Board met at the office of M.J. McPherson. Present M.J. McPherson, R.B. McPherson, Chapel & Barnes. On motion the Board decided to lay <br />drain from Carnegie Lib.Building to catch basin west to put in 10 in tile.<br />Bills Allowed<br />M.W. Bullock surveying lot $4.00<br />Freeman Rohrabacher Assist at $1.25<br />Livingston Democrat Adv. bids May 39' $2.80<br />Livingston Republican Adv bids $2.80<br /><br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />Aug 19th<br />Board met at office of M.J. McPherson. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. Chapel, Geo. Barnes. Following bills allowed.<br /><br />Wm ?Kennerwell<br />9 9/10 days work on drain on Carnegie Library grounds @ 1.75 per day $17.33<br />Henry Alger<br />3 1/15 days work on grain on Carnegie Library grounds @ 1.75 per day $5.60<br />S.A. Sauer & Co. of Ann Arbor contractors<br />Contract $8159.53<br />Extras $31 & $10 41.00<br />July 27 1905 Draft $2000<br />Sept 7 1905 ' 1153.28<br />Oct 7 1905 ' 1000.<br />Nov 28 1905 ' 2770.25<br />Jan 26 1906 ' 1000.00<br /><br />Aug 26<br />Board met at the office of Republican. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. Chapel, George Barnes. Following Bills were allowed.<br />Wm Hennessell $8.25<br />Henry Aldrich 8.23<br />Geo. Barnes Sec<br /><br />Sep 11th<br />Meeting of LIbrary Board. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H Chapel, Thos Gordon Jr, R.B. McPherson. Moved by Chapel, seconded by Gordon that <br />we take $8000 Insurance on Library Building. $2000 with W.E. Beach & $1000 with E.A. Stowe. Carried.<br />Moved by R. B. McPherson seconded by Chapel that we accept F. P. Schroeder's offer for paint for roof at 80 cents per gallon. Carried<br />Moved by R.B. McPherson seconded by M.J. McPherson that Chapel & Gordon be appointed grading committee. Carried.<br />Meeting adjourned.<br />R.B. McPherson Sec Pro tem<br /><br />Sep 14th<br />Meeting of Library Board. Present M.J. McPherson, T. Gordon Jr. Geo. H. Chapel R.B. McPherson.<br />Bill of Wm ?Hermewell for labor and drain to date: $26.60.<br />Bill of Henry Alger for labor $18.73<br />Moved by Chapel sec by Gordon that the bills of ?Kennerwell & Alger be allowed.<br />Adjourned. R.B. McPherson, Sec Pro tem
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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>
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 144-145
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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 />September 1905<br />Sep 14th<br />Meeting of Library Board: Present - M.J. McPherson, T. Gordon Jr., Geo Chapel, R.B. McPherson<br />Proposition of W.J. Burton & Co. in reference to replacing present roof of Lib. Building. with new roof was presented by M.J. McPherson<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec<br /><br />Oct 2 1905<br />Meeting ofthe Board at the office of Thos. Gordon. Present: M.J. McPherson, R.B. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, Barnes.<br />The following bills for drawing sand allowed.<br /><br />James Canfield 93 cu. yds @ 50 cents $46.50<br />D.O. Cook 31 1/2 ' ' ' 15.75<br />R.S. Wheelock 52 1/2 ' ' ' 26.25<br />C.D. Austin 56 ' ' 28.00<br />Lewis Eggleston 4 days work 1.50 per day 6.00<br /><br />Geo. Barnes, Sec<br /><br />Oct. 2<br />Meeting of the Board at 4 o'clock P.M. All members present. The estimates of Architects Malconson & Higginbotham for<br />$1000 were allowed & requisition made on Carnegie fund.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec<br /><br />Nov 3 1905<br />Meeting of the Board. All members present.<br />The following bills were allowed.<br />R.S. Wheelock 115 yds of dirt @ 50 cents/ $57.50<br />26yrds of top dressing @60 cents/yd 15.00<br /><br />Lewis Eggleston labor 6.15<br /><br />D.O. Cook 15 yds dirt at 50 cents 7.50<br />1 1/4 yds top dressing 60 cents .75<br /><br />James Canfield<br />93 3/4 yds of filling @50 cents 46.87<br />28 3/4 yds of top dressing @ 60 cents 14.25<br /><br />Charles Ackley<br />23 1/2 yds of filling @ 50 cent 11.25<br />15 yd of top dressing @ 60 cents 9.00<br /><br />C.D. Austin<br />120 1/2 yds of filling @ 50 cents 60.00<br />27 3/4 yd top dressing @ 60 cents 16.50<br /><br />On motion the matter of ?ling the roof was left with M.J. McPherson<br /><br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Nov 28<br />9 o'clock<br />Meeting of the Board. All members present. The estimate of Architects Malconson & Higginbotham of $2770.50 considered, allowed & requisition on Carnegie Fund made.<br />The following bills allowed.<br />E.A. Stowe Insurance $12.00<br />M.E. Beach ' 12.00<br />Thomas Gordon Telephone .50
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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 146-147
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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 />Nov 28 continuation of bills allowed<br />Robt. Chambers, Supervision $64.00<br />John Ryan Planks 2.50<br />Village of Howell 25.00<br />Geo. Barnes Sec.<br /><br />Nov. 28<br />4 o'clock<br />Meeting of Library Board. All present. Several bids opened for furnishing shelving for library.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Nov 29<br />4 o'clock<br />Meeting of Board. All members present. C.A. Sauer & Co. bid of $307.50 for 121 feet of shlving accepted also for <br />counter in front of Librarians desk for $50.00. Dec 1 Bid for table rescinded.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec.<br /><br />Dec 2<br />Meeting of Library Board. Present R.B. McPherson, Barnes, Gordon, & M.J. McPherson.<br />Moved & carried to accept proposition for ?earnst lamps @$253.80.<br />The Sec of Board authorized to order 20 tons of coal for library.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec<br /><br />Sep 2nd 05 (this was out of order or a late entry: not noted in minutes'<br />A meeting was held. Members present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, R.B. McPherson. The chairman called the meeting to order.<br />R.B. McPherson was appointed Sec Pro Term. Statement from Malcomson & Higginbotham ? for the amount of $1356.79 less 15%<br />or $1153.28 due C.A. Sauer & Co. Statement dated 8/31/05. Motion made & carried t? the order be allowed to the chariman<br />authorized to draw check in favor of C.A. Sauer & Co. for $1153.28. Meeting adjourned.<br />R.B. McPherson, Sec. Proterm<br /><br />Jan 26, 06<br />Library Board met at 2 o'clock Jan 26 1906. Present R.B. McPherson, M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, Barnes & W.H.S. Wood.<br />Held conference with Malcomson architect & checked up account & contract with C.A. Sauer & Co. No action taken.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Jan 26, 06<br />Board met Jan 26 at 7 o'clock. Quorum present. Checked up with architect Malsomson & found there was due C.A. Sauer & Co. on <br />contract including $41.00 extras $1277.00. A written guarantee from C.A. Sauer & Co. & F.P. Schroeder that hea?ing ?lant should be satisfactory <br />was given.<br />Following bills allowed<br />Seth Rubert Coal(ten tons) $70.00<br />Wm McPherson & Sons (expenses) 5.42<br />Malcomson & Higginbotham (architects) 500.00<br />C.A. Sauer & Co. 1000.00<br />Geo. Barnes
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Library buildings
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1905/1906
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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paper
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 148-149
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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 31 06<br />Library Board met. All present. The matter of lighting was discussed. A com M.J. McPherson, Chapel, & Barnes appointed to look after<br />additional lamps.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Feb 13/06<br />Board met. M.J. McPherson absent & R.B. McPherson acted as chairman. Bills allowed.<br /><br />Benedict & Ratz (supplies) $.91<br />P.B. Wines labor 18.00<br /><br />A proposition from L.D. Brokean was listened to for library furniture. Mr. Brokan also presented ?cuts of furniture.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Feb 13/06<br />Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Wood & Barnes.<br />The following bills allowed.<br /><br />Richard Wright (painting roof) $10.00<br />A.O. Hutchins & Sons (coal) 18.88<br />C.C. Shafer & Sons (work & material) 5.00<br />W.J. Burton & Co (work on tower windows) 29.71<br />W.J. Burton & Co. ( repairs to dome ???) 4.28<br />Severall propositions for furniture considered.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Mar 6/06<br />Board met. All present. The following bills allowed.<br />?ernst Lamp Co. $241.11<br />The proposition of the Art Metal Construction Co. accepted to furnish<br />4 double steel stacks 9 ft long & 7 shelves 347.75<br />Steel Magazine Rack 15.00<br />Newspaper Rack 15.00<br />Other furniture matters considered.<br />Geo. Barnes, Sec.<br /><br />Mar 7th<br />Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Gordon & Barnes.<br />Bills allowed<br />W.J. Burton & Co. Detroit $145.75<br />Furniture contact let to L.D. Brokan as for schedule 414.76<br /><br />Adjourned Geo. Barnes Sec.<br /><br />March 13 06<br />Board met. All present. A change was made in L.D. Brokan's order increasing the amount $36.00.<br />Geo. Barnes Sec
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
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No Copyright - United States
Format
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image/jpeg
Type
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Image
Date
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1906
board
library
minutes