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| − | The exact date of the founding of the first Wooster library is unknown. Prior to 1857, some type of library association was in existence although the records do not provide information on its location or members. Minnie | + | The exact date of the founding of the first Wooster library is unknown. Prior to 1857, some type of library association was in existence although the records do not provide information on its location or members. Minnie Kauke had also organized a second library, renting books to those who were interested. |
Wooster citizens met at the school house of Subdistrict One on March 7, 1857 and formally organized the [[Wooster Library Association]]. They chose a board of directors: four individuals who were already serving as directors of the old organization. The association housed its collection of history and reference books in the law offices of [[M. Bonewitz - Law Office]] on Liberty Street not far from Walnut. | Wooster citizens met at the school house of Subdistrict One on March 7, 1857 and formally organized the [[Wooster Library Association]]. They chose a board of directors: four individuals who were already serving as directors of the old organization. The association housed its collection of history and reference books in the law offices of [[M. Bonewitz - Law Office]] on Liberty Street not far from Walnut. | ||
| − | The Wooster Library Association was organized to provide book free to the citizens. Materials were housed in a room that was part of M. | + | The Wooster Library Association was organized to provide book free to the citizens. Materials were housed in a room that was part of M. Bonewitz law office opposite [[Eagle House]] <ref>History of the Wayne county Public Library by Joyce A. McKnight. June 1970. </ref> |
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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==Comprehensive History== | ==Comprehensive History== | ||
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| − | The exact date of the founding of the first Wooster library is unknown. Prior to 1857, some type of library association was in existence although the records do not provide information on its location or members. Minnie | + | The exact date of the founding of the first Wooster library is unknown. Prior to 1857, some type of library association was in existence although the records do not provide information on its location or members. Minnie Kauke had also organized a second library, renting books to those who were interested. |
Wooster citizens met at the school house of Subdistrict One on March 7, 1857 and formally organized the [[Wooster Library Association]]. They chose a board of directors: four individuals who were already serving as directors of the old organization. The association housed its collection of history and reference books in the law offices of [[M. Bonewitz - Law Office]] on Liberty Street not far from Walnut. | Wooster citizens met at the school house of Subdistrict One on March 7, 1857 and formally organized the [[Wooster Library Association]]. They chose a board of directors: four individuals who were already serving as directors of the old organization. The association housed its collection of history and reference books in the law offices of [[M. Bonewitz - Law Office]] on Liberty Street not far from Walnut. | ||
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==Board of Directors, 1857== | ==Board of Directors, 1857== | ||
| − | * Ira G. | + | * Ira G. Fairbanks |
| − | * Edmond | + | * Edmond French |
| − | * Leander S. | + | * Leander S. Baumgardner |
| − | * Addison G. | + | * Addison G. McClure -- was already serving under the old organization <ref>History of the Wayne county Public Library by Joyce A. McKnight. June 1970. pg. 6. </ref> |
==Officers, 1859== | ==Officers, 1859== | ||
| − | * A. S. | + | * A. S. McClure, President |
| − | * W. | + | * W. Immell, Vice President |
| − | * S | + | * S Asdell, Secretary |
| − | * J. | + | * J. Brinkerhoff, Treasurer |
==Directors, 1859== | ==Directors, 1859== | ||
| − | * A. K. | + | * A. K. Wiley |
| − | * L. S. | + | * L. S. Baumgardner|Bumgardener |
| − | * J. M. | + | * J. M. Madden |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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===Documents=== | ===Documents=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Wooster_Library_Assoc_1857_edited.jpg|Benjamin | + | File:Wooster_Library_Assoc_1857_edited.jpg|Benjamin Eason Esq.<br> Honorary Member of the Society |
| − | File:sustaining member_0001.jpg|Mrs. George J. | + | File:sustaining member_0001.jpg|Mrs. George J. Schwartz <br> Sustaining Member of the Society <br> $1.00 fee |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 05:59, 3 February 2023
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About
- Name
- Wooster Library Association
- Brands
- Education
- Services
- Public Library
Facts
- Founded
- February1857
Wooster,Ohio
- Dissolved
- March 10,1897
Related
- Predecessors
- Successors
Key Persons
- Key Persons
- John Brinkerhoff, President
1857–1857 - Edwin Oldroyd, Librarian
1857–1857 - John H. Oberly, Vice President
1857–1857 - A. A. McClure, Secretary
1857–1857
Location
- Schoolhouse No. 1
- Buckeye, Wooster, 44691, Ohio Events held at Schoolhouse No. 1 located on the West side of Buckeye street between South and Henry streets
Schoolhouse No. 1, date unknown
The exact date of the founding of the first Wooster library is unknown. Prior to 1857, some type of library association was in existence although the records do not provide information on its location or members. Minnie Kauke had also organized a second library, renting books to those who were interested.
Wooster citizens met at the school house of Subdistrict One on March 7, 1857 and formally organized the Wooster Library Association. They chose a board of directors: four individuals who were already serving as directors of the old organization. The association housed its collection of history and reference books in the law offices of M. Bonewitz - Law Office on Liberty Street not far from Walnut.
The Wooster Library Association was organized to provide book free to the citizens. Materials were housed in a room that was part of M. Bonewitz law office opposite Eagle House [1]
Locations
- 0000 W. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio 44691
City Directories
Comprehensive History
The exact date of the founding of the first Wooster library is unknown. Prior to 1857, some type of library association was in existence although the records do not provide information on its location or members. Minnie Kauke had also organized a second library, renting books to those who were interested.
Wooster citizens met at the school house of Subdistrict One on March 7, 1857 and formally organized the Wooster Library Association. They chose a board of directors: four individuals who were already serving as directors of the old organization. The association housed its collection of history and reference books in the law offices of M. Bonewitz - Law Office on Liberty Street not far from Walnut.
Slogans
Historical documents
Timeline
- 1856 - February, Chartered
- 1857 - March 7, Members meet at the school house of subdistrict one to become a corporation and select a board of directors.
Board of Directors, 1857
- Ira G. Fairbanks
- Edmond French
- Leander S. Baumgardner
- Addison G. McClure -- was already serving under the old organization [2]
Officers, 1859
- A. S. McClure, President
- W. Immell, Vice President
- S Asdell, Secretary
- J. Brinkerhoff, Treasurer
Directors, 1859
- A. K. Wiley
- L. S. Baumgardner|Bumgardener
- J. M. Madden
Gallery
Business Letterheads
Business Photos
Documents
Benjamin Eason Esq.
Honorary Member of the Society
Mrs. George J. Schwartz
Sustaining Member of the Society
$1.00 fee
Newspaper articles
Newspaper full-text articles
Newspaper ads
ad, [3]
Newspaper citations with no attached images
References
What Links Here
- Wayne County Public Library (← links)
- Wayne County Public Library Anniversary (← links)
- M. Bonewitz - Law Office (← links)
- Board of Trustees WCPL Library (← links)
- Wooster Library Society (← links)
- File:Page 3 of Wayne County Democrat,published in Wooster, Ohio on Wednesday, January 29th, 1890.jpeg (← links)
- Newspaper clipping:Page 3 of Wayne County Democrat,published in Wooster, Ohio on Wednesday, January 29th, 1890 - Wayne County Democrat January 29 1890 (← links)
- File:WoosterLIbraryAssociation WR5Feb1857 p3.jpg (← links)
- Newspaper clipping:WoosterLIbraryAssociation WR5Feb1857 p3 - Wooster Republican February 5 1857 (← links)
- Societies (← links)
Categories:
- Organizations
- 0000 W. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio
- Businesses established in 1856
- Businesses in Wooster, Ohio
- Businesses in the Other Services industry
- Defunct businesses in YEAR
- Defunct businesses in Wooster, Ohio
- Defunct businesses in the Other Services industry
- Historic Downtown Wooster
- Information businesses in Wooster, Ohio
- Information businesses in Wooster, Ohio (defunct)
- Libraries and Archives (Public)
- Libraries and Archives (Public) (defunct)
- Libraries and Archives (Public) in Wooster, Ohio
- Libraries and Archives (Public) in Wooster, Ohio (defunct)
- Wooster Library Association