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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 270-271
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 270<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Nov 20/14<br />Minutes of Meeting of Nov 20th continued:<br />Bal ford: $658.35<br />Municipal Lt + Water Com Lt. for Oct.: $8.61<br />On motion Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy<br />The following November Salaries and expenses were allowed and paid:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary Nov.: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A J Brown:<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />Municipal Light + Water Com (Light for Nov.): $9.66<br />A. Garland, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 271<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., December 28th 1914<br />The Library Board met at the Library December 28th 1914.<br />Members present: — M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, C. E. Jewett and A. Garland.<br />The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson and supported by L. E. Howlett that the following bills be allowed:<br />W P Tooley (Papers + subscriptions): $95.90<br />B. W. Lansing (Insurance Library Contents): $18.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary for Dec.): $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A J Brown:<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />Municipal Light + Water Com Light Dec.: $11.90<br />Moved by L. E. Howlett and supported by C. E. Jewett that the list of books be purchased as read. (carried)<br />On motion of H. A. McPherson the Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy<br />The following Salaries and Expenses for January were allowed:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary): $45.00<br />A J Brown: $45.00 (1/2 Township 1/2 Vill)<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />Mich State Telephone Co: $6.00<br />Mun. Lt + Water Com (Lights): $11.13
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Library 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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1914
board
library
minutes
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Title
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Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
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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 272-273
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 272<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., March 2, 1915.<br />The Library Board met at the Library March 2nd 1915. Members present: — M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson and A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Moved by L. E. Howlett and supported by H. A. McPherson that the following bills and salaries be allowed: — (carried)<br />Geo Wahr (11/11/14 - 1/21/15 - 2/23): $41.89<br />A.L.A. Publishing Board (cards): 5.00<br />H. W. Wilson Co. (Periodical): 6.00<br />R. E. Troper Jr.: 11.75<br />E. K. Johnson & Son (Supplies): 2.30<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary Feby): 45.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />(1/2 Township: 22.50)<br />(1/2 Village: 22.50)<br />Gladys Cook (Salary Feby): 30.00<br />Mun. Light + Water Com (Light): 9.03<br />Moved and supported that the list of books presented by the Librarian be purchased also the books from Francis Lacher. (carried)<br />On motion Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 273<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., March 29, 1915.<br />The Library Board met at the Library March 29th 1915. Members present: — M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, A. Garland, H. A. McPherson and A. Garland. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion of H. A. McPherson the following bills and salaries were allowed: —<br />Geo Wahr Books - Mar 24 + 25: $34.55<br />F. A. Lacher & Co. Books Mar 20: 5.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary for March: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook Salary for March: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown Salary for March: 45.00<br />(1/2 Township: 22.50)<br />(1/2 Village: 22.50)<br />Mun. Light + Water Com (Light for Mar): 9.55<br />Moved and supported that the list of books presented by Book Committee be purchased. (carried)<br />On motion Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy.<br />A. Garland 1 yr. as Secy: $25.00<br />Books + Cards for year (Dec): 1.88<br />Total: $26.88
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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
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1915
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 274-275
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 274<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec 14, 1914.<br />At an election held December 14, 1914 it was voted that Howell should become a city, necessitating therefore the adoption of a City Charter. The Charter Commissioners were chosen, who, in due season formulated the Charter, the part of which concerning the Library is given on the opposite page.<br />All bills contracted by the Library beginning April 1st, 1915 are to be paid by the City of Howell all bills originating before the above date were paid by the Township of Howell. In other words the City of Howell assumed all of the expenses of the Library beginning April 1st 1915.<br />The following salaries and expenses were drawn on the City Treas:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for April: $45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Librarian: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook Asst Librarian: 30.00<br />Mun Electric Light + Water Com 1/2 yr. Apr.: 9.59<br />Water: 11.00<br />Total: $140.59<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 275<br />Public Libraries. (This page contains a printed excerpt of the City Charter, Sections 1 through 7, regarding the establishment, maintenance, and governance of a Public Library and Reading Room in the City of Howell.)
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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image/jpeg
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Image
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1914/1915
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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paper
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 276-277
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 276<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 1, 1915.<br />The first meeting of the new City Library Board of Commissioners was held at the Library on June 1st, 1915. The following members were present: — President, M. J. McPherson, Treasurer E. L. Avery, Secretary, A. Garland. The following bills and salaries were allowed and paid:<br />Geo. Wahr (4/17/15): $18.93<br />Geo. Wahr (5/7/15): 5.37<br />Geo. Wahr (5/18/15): 1.67<br />Wagenvoord & Co. Binding (3-17-15): 2.15<br />Wagenvoord & Co. Binding (4-19-15): 4.40<br />H.P. Hunting Co. Books (4-3-15): 1.94<br />A. E. Parker Repairing mower (4-13-15): 2.00<br />J. Hildebrandt Labor + Elec. Lights (4-13-15): 10.65<br />Mich State Telephone, Apr. 1st: 6.00<br />Board of Public Works, Elec Cur May: 7.98<br />A. J. Brown, Salary for May: 45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson, Salary for May: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook, Salary for May: 30.00<br />A. Garland, Secy.<br />The following salaries & expenses were paid:<br />A. J. Brown, salary for June: $45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson, salary for June: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook, salary for June: 30.00<br />Mich. State Telephone Co. (to July 31.): 8.00<br />Board of Public Works, Elect. cur. June: 7.70<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 277<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., July - Aug 1915.<br />The Library Board met at the Library July 26th 1915. Present: — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery. Absent: A. Garland. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The following bills and salaries were ordered paid:<br />Geo. Wahr, books: $1.35<br />Livingston Republican (sub + 500 envelopes): 3.75<br />Board of Public Works (elect cur.): 7.21<br />A. J. Brown (salary): 45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (salary): 45.00<br />Gladys Cook (salary): 30.00<br />E. L. Avery, Sec'y pro tem.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Aug. 30th, 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery, A. Garland. The minutes of last meeting read & approved. Bids for coal wire opened Jones Bros. having the lowest it was awarded to them specified that stove size be used & quantity to last thru winter and spring of 1915-16.<br />The following bills & salary were allowed:<br />A. F. Peavy & Sons, Coal deliv'd May 27/15 (4100 @ 7.50): $15.58<br />Charles H. Sutton, Hardware sundries Jan 12 - Aug 20/15: 3.93<br />Geo. Wahr, Books Aug 5/15: 17.05<br />Geo. Wahr, Books Aug 14/15: 2.03<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Aug: 45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson, Salary for Aug: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook, Salary for Aug: 30.00<br />Moved and supported that all bills & salary be paid as shown on Aug 30th. Carried. A. Garland, 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/jpeg
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1915
board
library
minutes
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Title
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Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902/1969
Still Image
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 278-279
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 278<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Sept + Oct 1915.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Sept 28th 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, A. Garland. Matters of interest to the Library were discussed and a list of books ordered. The following bills and salaries were allowed:<br />Geo Wahr, books: $5.78<br />Board of Public Works, electric cur.: 6.16<br />A. J. Brown services Sept: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook services Sept: 30.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson services Sept: 45.00<br />Motion to adjourn, carried. A. Garland, Secy.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Oct 25, 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery, A. Garland. Agreed to give Miss Winnifred Brown subscription list of magazines and newspapers for prices as listed by her, with a few exceptions.<br />The following bills and salaries were allowed:<br />C. H. Sutton, Roof paint: $16.93<br />Board of Public Works, electric cur.<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Motion to adjourn, carried. A. Garland, Secy.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 279<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec 1915.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Dec. 6th 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery, A. Garland. A motion to pay the following bills was voted on, Carried.<br />Geo. Wahr, books: $12.80<br />Mich. State Telephone Co.: 4.00<br />Bd. of Public Works, Electric cur (Nov): 6.51<br />Myrtle H. Wilkinson, Services Nov.: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook, Services Nov.: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown, Services Nov.: 45.00<br />A. Garland, Secy.<br />The Library Board met at the Library Dec. 28th 1915. Present: M. J. McPherson, A. Garland. The following bills were voted to be paid:<br />Geo. Wahr, books: $15.14<br />Wagenvoord & Co., Binding books & periodicals (less 1.00 amt paid by Howell Woman's Club for binding Mentor): 31.40<br />Mark Earl: 7.70<br />Wright & Smith: 24.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Mich. State Telephone Co. service (Jan): 2.00<br />Bd Public Works, Electric cur (Dec): 20.72<br />A. Garland, Secy.vvvv
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Library Board Minutes
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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 280-281
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 280 (February 1916)<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Feb. 1, 1916.<br />The following bills and salaries were paid:<br />A. J. Brown (Jan.): 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 30.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Jan.): 45.00<br />A. L. A. Pub. Bd. (Booklist): 1.00<br />H. W. Wilson Co. (Reader’s guide): 6.00<br />Wagenvoord & Co. (Binding): 1.64<br />Geo. Wahr (Books): 10.00<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. (Feb): 2.00<br />Bd. of Pub. Works (Current, Feb): 12.11<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />The Library Board met at the Library, Feb. 28th, 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery, A. Garland.<br />The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and bills allowed as follows:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Services for Feb.): $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Jones Bros. — Coal: 216.33<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. (Services for Mar): 2.00<br />Bd. of Public Works (Electric Cur. Feb): 8.75<br />Motion to purchase books as per list. Carried.<br />Moved & supported that the resignation of our librarian Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, to take effect April 1st, 1916, be accepted and a letter of recommendation be handed to her.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 281 (February 1916 Continued)<br />Howell, Mich., Feb 23, 1916.<br />Members of the Library Board, Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Mich. Gentlemen!— I hereby tender my resignation as librarian of the Howell Carnegie Library. It is with a certain amount of regret that I take this step, as I have enjoyed my six years of service for this library but I wish to study music in another city & therefore must needs give up my work here.<br />Wishing for success and prosperity for our Library, I remain, Yours truly, Mrs. Myrtle H. Wilkinson.
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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 282-283
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 282 (March 1916)<br />The Library Board met at the Library March 28th, 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery, A. Garland.<br />The following salaries and bills were allowed:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary for Mar.): $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 30.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Geo. Wahr, books Mar. 16: 15.37<br />Florence B. Parker, book: .70<br />Board of Public Works (Elect. Cur. for Mar.): 8.37<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. (Service, April): 2.00<br />Motion to pay bill of Florence B. Parker.<br />Motion to order Reader's guide, 1910–1915.<br />A vote by ballot was taken to supply the position of librarian, left vacant by the resignation of Myrtle H. Wilkinson. Miss Gladys Cook was elected. Salary to be $45.00 per month.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 283 (April 1916)<br />Meeting of the Library Board was called by the Pres. M. J. McPherson April 3rd, 1916 to discuss question of Asst. Librarian.<br />Motion made by A. Garland that Board proceed to ballot for Asst. Librarian. Miss [Flora] Wenk, having majority, was duly elected. Salary to be $30 per month.<br />Orders signed April 25, 1916:<br />Board of Public Works (Elect. Cur. for Apr. + Water rent): $18.84<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. (Service, May): 2.00<br />Nat. Geographic Society (Magazine): 2.50<br />Wagenvoord & Co. (Binding books + magazine): 36.00<br />H. W. Wilson Co. (Reader’s Guide): 12.00<br />Geo. Wahr, books: 5.92<br />A. J. Brown (Salary for April): 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 45.00
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1916
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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 284-285
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 284 (May 1916)<br />The Library Board met at the Library, May 5, 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery, A. Garland.<br />Reorganization of the Board: President: M. J. McPherson, Secretary: A. Garland, Treasurer: Dr. E. L. Avery.<br />Orders signed May 23rd, 1916:<br />Arthur H. Joy (Putting mail slot in door): .50<br />Flora Wenk (Salary from Apr. 13th – May 13th): 30.00<br />A. J. Brown (Salary for May): 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 45.00<br />Geo. Wahr (for Books): 8.33<br />Bd. of Public Works (Electric current — May): 7.98<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. (Services for June): 2.00<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 285 (May – June 1916)<br />The Library Board met at the Library May 29th, 1916.<br />Order signed June 13th 1916:<br />Flora H. Wenk (Salary from May 13th — June 13th): 30.00<br />The Library Board met June 26th 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson and A. Garland.<br />The following salaries and bills were allowed:<br />Edgar S. Werner & Co. (Books): $5.50<br />Library Bureau: 3.60<br />H. W. Wilson Co. (Index to short stories): 3.24<br />Wagenvoord & Co. (Binding): 1.09<br />Geo. Wahr (Bill of books) June 6, 1916: 15.06<br />Geo. Wahr (Bill of books) June 15, 1916: 15.69<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. (Service for July): 2.00<br />Bd. of Public Works (Electric current for June): 6.58<br />A. J. Brown (Salary for June): 45.00<br />Flora H. Wenk (from June 13th to 30th): 15.00<br />Gladys Cook: 45.00
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
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No Copyright - United States
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1916
board
library
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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 286-287
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 286 (July 1916)<br />Orders signed July 25th 1916:<br />A. J. Brown (Salary for July): $45.00<br />Flora Wenk: 30.00<br />Gladys Cook: 45.00<br />Geo. Wahr (For books): 17.75<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. (Service for Aug.): 2.00<br />Bd. of Public Works (Electric current for July): 5.88<br />The Library Board met July 31, 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. Avery, A. Garland.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 287 (August 1916)<br />The Library Board met Aug. 28, 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson, A. Garland.<br />The following bills were ordered paid:<br />Geo. Wahr — Bill of Aug. 16, '16: $31.19<br />Jones Bros. — Coal Apr. 3rd to May 18, 16: 43.23<br />Gladys Cook — Salary for Aug.: 45.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Flora Wenk: 30.00<br />Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service for Sept.: 2.00<br />Bd. of Public Works — Elec. current for Aug.: 7.35<br />Draft to Peter Henderson & Co., NY for lawn supplies:<br />200 lbs. raw ground bone: $5.00<br />200 lbs. lawn enricher: 5.00<br />1/2 bush. grass seed: 3.00<br />Total: $13.00
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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1916
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 288-289
Description
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 288 (September 1916)<br />The Library Board met Sept. 29, 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. Avery, A. Garland.<br />The following bills were itemized and paid:<br />Geo. Wahr — Books Sept. 21: $6.31<br />Gladys Cook — Salary for Sept.: 45.00<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Flora Wenk: 30.00<br />Wm Dunn — Placing sewer, 8 days @ $3 per day: 24.00<br />Rasmus Johnson — Placing sewer, 9 days @ $3 per day: 27.00<br />B. F. Bowen & Co. — Mich. State Atlas (per A. Garland): 25.00<br />Mich. State Tel. Co. — Service for Oct.: 2.00<br />Bd. of Public Works — Electric current for Sept.: 7.28<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 289 (October – December 1916)<br />The Library Board met Oct 30, 1916. Present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. Avery, A. Garland.<br />The following bills were carried:<br />Geo. Wahr — For books: $6.53<br />C. H. Sutton — mdse & labor: 14.12<br />Bd. of Pub. Works — Elect current for Oct & Water rent: 22.99<br />Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service Nov.: 2.00<br />Salaries for Oct. as follows:<br />A. J. Brown: 45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 45.00<br />Flora Wenk: 30.00<br />W. Tooley for papers & magazines for year 1917: 90.79<br />Orders signed Nov. 27th 1916:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary for Nov.: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: 45.00<br />Flora Wenk: 30.00<br />Orders signed Dec. 12th 1916:<br />Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service for Dec.: $2.00<br />Bd. of Public Works — Electric current (Nov): 9.73
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