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Library Board Minutes
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An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
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1902/1969
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 242-243
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 242<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Aug 12 1912<br />Special Meeting held at library Present: M. J. McPherson, C. B. Jewett, D. D. Monroe, L. E. Hewlett, A. D. Thompson.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown salary for July ½ 22.50½Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson [salary for July] — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [salary for July] — 25.00<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co — 10.37<br />Inter State Long Dist Phone Co (Rental) — 6.00<br />Chas Scribners Sons Books — 37.86<br />M. B. Earl Sprinkling — 11.20<br />A. D. Thompson — 1.20<br />Moved supported & carried that book requested by Ladies Club be ordered purchased.<br />Moved supported & carried that Com on Grounds & buildings be authorized to purchase fuel for ensuing year and to patronize all the dealers as near equal as possible.<br />On Motion Board Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 243<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., August 26th 1912<br />Board met at library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, A. D. Thompson.<br />Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary ½ mo ½ Sup — $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Aug — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook Aug — 25.00<br />Barron & Gordon Coal — 50.70<br />A. F. Peavy & Sons [Coal] — 49.30<br />M. B. Earl Sprinkling — 12.60<br />Geo Wahr Books — 7.43<br />Electric Lights for Aug — 7.10<br />Moved supported and carried that the Daughters of American Revolution be allowed the space next west of magazine rack in basement to put in cases for relics of American Revolution.<br />Moved supported and carried that list of books presented by book committee be purchased.<br />On Motion Board Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy.
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
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No Copyright - United States
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image/jpeg
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Image
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1912
board
library
minutes
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Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
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1902/1969
Still Image
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 240-241
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 240<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 17th 1912<br />Board met at library: Special Meeting. Present M. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, L. S. Brooke<br />. Minutes of last meeting read & approved<br />. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary June 1/2 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson salary — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook salary — 25.00<br />Electric Light for May — 7.78<br />H. W. Wilson Co. — 8.70<br />Beecher, Peck & Lewis — 3.24<br />McMillan Co — 2.00<br />Peter Henderson & Co — 6.00<br />Geo Wahr — 18.43<br />Francis A Lasker & Co — 67.50<br />Scribners Sons — 47.50<br />Moved & carried that we proceed to election of Officers for ensuing year<br />.<br />President: M. J. McPherson<br />Vice President: Chas A Thompson<br />Secretary: A. D. Thompson<br />Treasurer: D. D. Monroe<br />On motion M. J. McPherson & L. E. Hewlett be appointed as Book Com<br />. On Motion L. E. Hewlett & D. D. Monroe on committee on ground & buildings<br />. Moved and carried that the Secretary be allowed $25.00 per year for his services commencing April 1st 1912<br />. On report of Committee on Ground & Buildings they were ordered to have pictures framed at $1.15 each<br />. On Motion Meeting adjourned<br />.<br />L. E. Hewlett, Secy Pro tem<br />.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 241<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 24 1912<br />Board met at library<br />. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, C. B. Jewett & D. D. Monroe<br />. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for June 1/2 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson [Salary for June] — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [Salary for June] — 25.00<br />Electric light for [June] — [No amount listed]<br />Geo Wahr Enter in acct for Mch 27/11 — 5.00<br />On Motion Board adjourned<br />.<br />A. D. Thompson, Secy<br />.
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Library 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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1912
board
library
minutes
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Title
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Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
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 238-239
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 238<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., April 25th 1912<br />Board met at Library. Present M. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, C. B. Jewett, C. B. Skinner, D. D. Monroe<br />. Minutes of last meeting read and approved<br />. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 mo 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson March 1912 — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook — 15.00<br />Livingston Democrat — 43.50<br />Republican — 2.00<br />B. B. Rubert coal 5700# @ $7.25 per ton — 20.66<br />A. F. Peavy wagon 3810 [lbs] @ $7.25 per ton — 13.81<br />American Forestry Association — 1.50<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co. — 13.47<br />Electric Light for March — 7.98<br />Francis A. Lasker Co. — 43.00<br />A. L. A. Publishing Board — 2.50<br />A. R. Crittenden — 1.50<br />Geo Wahr (multiple dates) — 118.67<br />Wagnalls Co. — 37.99<br />Geo Wahr Co. — 21.64<br />InterState Long Dist Telephone — 6.00<br />Francis A. Lasker Co. — 119.00<br />Electric Light Mch & April — 7.98<br />A. J. Brown Salary April & 1/2 Sup — 22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson April — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook — 20.00<br />Water Works (Rental to Nov 1. 1912) — [No amount listed]<br />Organization of Board was deferred until meeting in May<br />. Moved by Jewett Seconded by Hewlett that salary of Assistant Libn. be fixed at $25.00 per month commencing April 1st 1912<br />.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 239<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.<br />Special On motion list of books presented by Book Committee be purchased<br />. On motion the report of Librarian was accepted and placed on file<br />. Moved by Monroe supported by Skinner that Committee on Ground & Buildings be instructed to frame pictures of Daniel Webster & others as planned. Carried<br />. Moved supported & Carried that ballots be taken as to what kind of trees shall be set out in front of Library<br />. Result of ballot: Norway Maples 4, W. B. Birch 1<br />. On motion Board adjourned<br />.<br />L. E. Hewlett, Secy Protem
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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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1912
board
library
minutes
-
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Library Board Minutes
Description
An account of the resource
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The date ranges from 1902 (before the library existed) to middle of 1969.<br /><br />Summary of Librarians of Howell Carnegie Library from the beginning to present (2026).<br /><br />
<ol>
<li>Miss Lucy Chapel, Librarian 1906-1910 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Librarian 1910-1916 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Gladys Cook, Librarian 1916-1919 (resigned)</li>
<li>Miss Winnifred Brown, Librarian 1919-1923 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Adeline L. Huntington, Librarian 1923-1925 (died)</li>
<li>Mrs. Minnie L. Van Slyke, Librarian 1925-1951 (resigned)</li>
<li>Ina Hight, Librarian 1951-1965 (resigned)</li>
<li>Marcia H. Bamber, Librarian 1965-1968 (resigned)</li>
<li>Geraldine Fisher, Librarian 1968-1979 (resigned)</li>
<li>Mrs. Ellen Lyons, Acting Librarian 1979-1980</li>
<li>Kathleen Zaenger, Librarian 1980-1989 then Director 1989-2018 (resigned)</li>
<li>Holly Ward Lamb, Director 2018-present</li>
</ol>
Date
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 236-237
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 236<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Jany 29, 1912<br />Board met at Library Present M. McPherson, L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, L. S. Brooke. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 mo 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook [Salary] — 15.00<br />Telephone Rental 1/1/12 to 4/1/12 — 6.00<br />Electric Lights for Jany 1912 — 10.08<br />Burt B. Wright Electrical Work — 8.15<br />Samuel Hale wood — 5.00<br />Rev of Revs Pub Co. Photo History Civil War — 29.45<br />Toledo Chandelier Mfg Co. 2 standards — 66.94<br />H. W. Wilson Co. Readers Guide for 1912 — 6.00<br />Geo Wahr Bill of Jan 2 — 42.18<br />Geo Wahr Bill of Jan 25 — 29.80<br />Moved and supported that the following list of books be purchased from F. A. Lasker Co: Celtic Edition History of Ireland 28.00<br />Royal Edition of Shakespeare 35.00<br />The Oriental Series 33.00. $15.00 rebate allowed in exchange for Brinkley's Japan. Daniel Webster's works at 43.00.<br />In motion meeting adjourned. L. S. Brooke, Secy Protem.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 237<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Feb 27, 1912<br />Board met at Library. Present L. E. Hewlett, D. D. Monroe, C. B. Jewett, L. S. Brooke. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 mo 22.501/2Sup—∗∗22.50**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — 35.00<br />Gladys Cook — 15.00<br />Telephone — [No amount listed]<br />Electric Lights for Feb — 6.79<br />C. B. Jewett — 4.08<br />Bennett Hardware Co. — 1.00<br />Livingston Republican Dec 1-1909 – Oct 1-1911 — 2.00<br />Francis A. Lasker & Co. Royal Shakespeare — 35.00<br />Burt Wright — 8.35<br />A. F. Peavy — 40.76<br />Moved and supported that list of books presented by book committee be purchased. Carried.<br />An motion meeting adjourned. L. S. Brooke, Secy Protem.
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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards
Rights
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No Copyright - United States
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image/jpeg
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Image
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1912
board
library
minutes
-
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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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paper
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 256-257
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 256<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Sept 29-1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary for August 1/2 Township: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary for August 1/2 Village: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Sept 1/2 Village: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary for Sept 1/2 Township: 22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Aug.: 40.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Sept.: 40.00<br />Gladys Cook Aug.: 25.00<br />Gladys Cook Sept.: 25.00<br />Electric Light Bill for Aug.: 7.63<br />Electric Light Bill for Sept.: 8.75<br />Geo Wahr: 12.42<br />Moved + Sup. that Librarian be instructed to purchase one copy each of six popular books now in Library to be used for rental. Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Sup. that the missing copies of the following magazines be purchased: Review of Reviews (5 copies), Century (1 copy), McClure's (6 copies), World's Work (4), World to Day (11 copies). Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Sup. that the Board acknowledge with thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Noble for the gift of 5 volumes to Library, also to Frank W. Lansing for 24 volumes. Carried<br />.<br />Moved + Sup. that list of books checked be purchased. Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Sup. that Board adjourn. Carried<br />.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 257<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Oct-27-1913<br />Board Met at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, H. A. McPherson, C. E. Jewett, C. E. Skinner, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 Township: 22.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary 1/2 Village: 22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary: 40.00<br />Gladys Cook: 25.00<br />Electric Light bill for Oct.: 8.96<br />City Water from Nov 1st to May 1 - 1914: 13.19<br />Michigan State Telephone Co: 6.00<br />Geo Wahr Books: 33.83<br />H. W. Wilson World to day: 1.65<br />Moved and supported that Book Committee look over list of Books and purchase those they deem necessary. Carried<br />.<br />Moved and Supported we adjourn. Carried<br />.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.
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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 254-255
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 254<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 30 1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe.<br />Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />Geo. Wahr — Books: $32.87<br />A. J. Brown’s Salary:<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary for June: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />The following bids received for Coal for Library. 30 Tons to be weighed on Gordon-Jubb scale:<br />Jones Bros. — Bid: $7.00<br />Michigan Milling Co: $7.00<br />Howell Lumber & Coal Co: $6.82<br />Moved and supported that the bid of Howell Lumber & Coal Co. for 30 Tons Coal at $6.82 per ton be accepted. Carried.<br />Moved and supported that the report of Librarian be accepted and placed on file. carried.<br />Moved and supported that list of Books selected be purchased. carried.<br />Moved and supported that we adjourn. carried.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 255<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., July 28 1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library.<br />Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe.<br />Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />The following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary — 1/2 Village: $22.50<br />A. J. Brown ' — 1/2 Township: $22.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson ' — for July: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />M. B. Earl — 9 weeks Sprinkling to July 23rd: $12.60<br />Louis Michael — Lumber: $1.12<br />Howell Lumber & Coal Co. — 30 tons coal @ 6.82: $204.60<br />W. B. Beach — Insurance: $18.00<br />E. K. Johnson — Supplies: $2.15<br />Geo. Wahr: $16.46<br />Mich. State Telephone Co.: $6.00<br />Electric Light & Water Commissioner for July: $7.77<br />Moved & supported that Books checked on list be purchased. Carried.<br />Moved & supported that we adjourn. carried.<br />D. D. Monroe, Sec.
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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 252-253
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 252<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., April 28 1913<br />Meeting held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, C. E. Jewett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />Officers elected for the Year:<br />President: M. J. McPherson<br />Vice President: L. E. Howlett<br />Secretary: D. D. Monroe<br />Treasurer: H. A. McPherson<br />Committees:<br />Grounds & Building: C. E. Jewett, D. D. Monroe<br />Books: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett<br />Moved and supported that monthly Board meeting be held the last Monday evening of each month. Moved and supported that Myrtle Wilkinson's salary be the same as last year [noted as $42.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay]. Moved and supported that Gladys Cook's salary be the same as last year [noted as $27.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay]. Moved and supported that A. J. Brown's salary be the same as last year [noted as $49.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay].<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown Salary:<br />1/2 Township: $24.50<br />1/2 Village: $24.50<br />Myrtle Wilkinson: $42.00<br />Gladys Cook: $27.00<br />Toledo Chandelier Mfg. Co.: $4.25<br />Art Metal Construction Co. (2 Library Stacks): $140.00<br />Moved and supported that list of books selected be purchased. On motion meeting adjourned. D. D. Monroe, Sec.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 253<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 9 1913<br />Meeting of Board held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />Peter Henderson & Co. (Lawn Enricher): $6.00<br />A. Garland (New York Tribune): $1.40<br />Electric Light & Water Commission (Light for April $9.38, Water 11.00):∗∗20.38**<br />The Parker-Spencer Co. (Lamps $4.75, Repair Lawn Mower 2.15):∗∗6.90**<br />M. B. Earl (5 weeks sprinkling to May 21): $7.00<br />Francis A. Lacher & Co. (Books): $3.00<br />George Wahr (Books — $6.89, $14.86, 30.11):∗∗51.86**<br />Wagenvoord & Co. (Binding): $72.50<br />A. J. Brown Salary (1/2 Township $24.50, 1/2 Village 24.50):∗∗49.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary: $42.00<br />Gladys Cook Salary: $27.00<br />Library of Congress: $10.00<br />Moved and supported that library be closed Sundays until further notice. Carried. Moved and supported that bids be asked for 30 tons of Road Coal for next winter, to be delivered on Gordon-Jubb scales. Bids to be received on or before June 30th. Carried. Moved and supported that the list of books selected be purchased. Carried. Moved and supported that $10.00 be sent to Library of Congress. Carried.<br />On motion adjourned. D. D. Monroe, Sec.
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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 250-251
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 250<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Feby 24th 1913<br />Meeting held at the library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, D. D. Monroe, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary (1/2 vill 22.50, 1/2 Twp 22.50): $45.00<br />Extra services for Sundays made: $4.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary + extra: $42.00<br />Gladys Cook — Salary + extra: $27.00<br />Goodnow & Beach bill (rubber matting): $12.15<br />Geo Wahr bill books: $45.32<br />Howell Garage & Supply Co: $1.95<br />H. W. Wilson Co: $6.00<br />Chas Scribner's Sons: $1.50<br />Electric Lights for Feby: [No amount listed]<br />Moved + Supported that list of books as presented be ordered. Carried. Moved + supported that picture of Daniel Hiscock be framed. Carried. Moved Sup. Carried that M. J. McPherson be committee to order Book Stacks.<br />On Motion Meeting adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 251<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., March 31 1913<br />Meeting held at the library. Present: M. J. McPherson, C. E. Skinner, D. D. Monroe, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary (1/2 vill 22.50, 1/2 Twp 22.50): $45.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook: $25.00<br />H. C. Schnackenberg — 'Annual' periodicals: $4.20<br />Geo Barnes — Printing report & Envelopes: $34.75<br />Geo Wahr — bills (2-21, 3-12, 3-18, 3-18, 3-21-13): $30.36<br />Electric Lights for March: $7.70<br />A. D. Thompson — Services as secy to Apr 1. 1913: $25.00<br />Moved supported + Carried That we continue to keep the Library open Sundays until June 1st, the same hours + for the same time each day as since Jany 1st 1913.<br />On Motion Meeting adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy
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Library 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 248-249
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 248<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec 30th 1912<br />Meeting held at the Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, D. D. Monroe, L. E. Howlett, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read + app.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A J Brown — Salary (1/2 vill $22.50, 1/2 Twp 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary: $35.00<br />Gladys Cook — Salary: $25.00<br />M. B. Earl — Sprinkling bill: $4.20<br />Livingston Tidings — order books: $3.00<br />F. A. Lacher — Books: $99.64<br />Samuel Hale — 2 1/2 cords wood: $6.25<br />H. A. McPherson — p. pick up and car amo: $28.00<br />M. B. Earl — Sprinkling: $4.20<br />Barron & Wines Coal Co: $41.08<br />H. C. Schnackenberg: $102.14<br />Schroeder & Rutka Hdw: $2.40<br />Livingston Tidings: $3.00<br />Wagenvoord Co. — Binding: $1.10<br />MacMillan Co.: $18.00<br />Houghton Mifflin Co.: $141.75<br />Geo Wahr: $19.31<br />Electric Lights for Dec: $23.72<br />Total: $536.96<br />Moved Supported + Carried That D D Monroe + C. Bennett Building + Grounds Committee be ordered to pick up moulding as shall by them be deemed best for the purpose of hanging pictures. Moved and Supported + Carried That the Library be opened from 10 o'clock to 9 o'clock instead of 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 as at present. Also that it be opened from 2 o'clock until 5 o'clock from Jany 1 1913 until April 1 1913. Moved Supported + Carried That the salary of Librarian be $40.00 per month from Jany 1. 1913. Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 249<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Jany 28 1913<br />Meeting held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, C. E. Jewett, D. D. Monroe, C. E. Skinner, and A. D. Thompson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.<br />After due consideration the following bills were allowed:<br />A. J. Brown — Salary (1/2 village $22.50, 1/2 township 22.50):∗∗45.00**<br />Myrtle Wilkinson — Salary: $40.00<br />Gladys Cook — Salary: $25.00<br />Telephone rental to Apr 1, 13: $6.00<br />Electric light for Jany: $8.96<br />Jones Bros: $54.81<br />Bennett Hardware Co: $2.58<br />Mich. Milling Co — salt: $1.20<br />Beckman Bros. — Books: $7.17<br />Livingston Republican: $3.25<br />Geo Wahr (1/9/13 - $25.3 11/16/13 - 13.82):∗∗39.13**<br />Total: $233.10<br />Moved Supported + Carried That the Janitor and Librarian be allowed one dollar each for extra services on Sundays from April 1912 to Apr 1, 1913. Moved supported + Carried That we order two new Book stacks same as we are now using. Moved supported + Carried That the list of books as revised be ordered. On Motion Meeting Adjourned. A. D. Thompson, Secy
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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 270-271
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<p>Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.</p>
Transcribed using AI.<br /><br />Page 270<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Nov 20/14<br />Minutes of Meeting of Nov 20th continued:<br />Bal ford: $658.35<br />Municipal Lt + Water Com Lt. for Oct.: $8.61<br />On motion Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy<br />The following November Salaries and expenses were allowed and paid:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson Salary Nov.: $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A J Brown:<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />Municipal Light + Water Com (Light for Nov.): $9.66<br />A. Garland, Secy<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Page 271<br />Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., December 28th 1914<br />The Library Board met at the Library December 28th 1914.<br />Members present: — M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, C. E. Jewett and A. Garland.<br />The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.<br />Moved by H. A. McPherson and supported by L. E. Howlett that the following bills be allowed:<br />W P Tooley (Papers + subscriptions): $95.90<br />B. W. Lansing (Insurance Library Contents): $18.00<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary for Dec.): $45.00<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />A J Brown:<br />1/2 Township: $22.50<br />1/2 Village: $22.50<br />Municipal Light + Water Com Light Dec.: $11.90<br />Moved by L. E. Howlett and supported by C. E. Jewett that the list of books be purchased as read. (carried)<br />On motion of H. A. McPherson the Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy<br />The following Salaries and Expenses for January were allowed:<br />Myrtle Wilkinson (Salary): $45.00<br />A J Brown: $45.00 (1/2 Township 1/2 Vill)<br />Gladys Cook: $30.00<br />Mich State Telephone Co: $6.00<br />Mun. Lt + Water Com (Lights): $11.13
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1914
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minutes