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| content=In the 1900 United States Census for Wooster City, Ward 1 Bertha Ellsperman was listed as a "Librarian at Reading Room". This photo shows Ms. Ellsperman working at her desk in 1897. She was the first Librarian of the new Wooster Public Library and Museum established in 1897.
| content=In the 1900 United States Census for Wooster City, Ward 1 Bertha Ellsperman was listed as a "Librarian at Reading Room". This photo shows Ms. Ellsperman working at her desk in 1897. She was the first Librarian of the new Wooster Public Library and Museum established in 1897. She was hired on 10 April 1897. She was relieved of her duties as librarian in 1901.
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| content=In 1897, a number of citizens of Wooster organized the Wooster Free Library Association. In 1903, Andrew Carnegie agreed to donate $15,000 for a free public library in Wooster. By June 1903, the location of the new library was chosen. The new free public library would be located on the "old Larwill property on North Market street". The new library was dedicated in May 1905. Although it was built with Carnegie funds, the library was never designated as a Carnegie Library.
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There are many resources available in our department. Our department has [[Newspapers|newspapers]] on microfilm dating back to 1822. This resource may be very time consuming but very rewarding. Newspapers dating before 1870s do not include much local news. You may find the occasional [[Marriage|marriage]] or [[Necrology|death]] announcement. You may find listings of estate sales and legal notices that may provide clues to other resources to consider.
There are many resources available in our department. Our department has [[Newspapers|newspapers]] on microfilm dating back to 1822. This resource may be very time consuming but very rewarding. Newspapers dating before 1870s do not include much local news. You may find the occasional [[Marriage|marriage]] or [[Necrology|death]] announcement. You may find listings of estate sales and legal notices that may provide clues to other resources to consider.
As the turn of the 20th century approaches, the local newspapers were social columns. Such items as [[Birth|births]], [[Marriage|marriage]], and [[Necrology|death]] announcements may be listed. Also, you may find information on who is visiting who and where the visit takes place. Information about [[Military|military]], and community involvement may be found. [[Wayne County School Reunions]], [[Family Reunions|family reunions]], and information pertaining to local [[Churches|churches]] and [[Business|businesses]] may be mentioned.
As the turn of the 20th century approaches, the local newspapers were social columns. Such items as [[Birth|births]], [[Marriage|marriage]], and [[Necrology|death]] announcements may be listed. Also, you may find information on who is visiting who and where the visit takes place. Information about [[Military|military]], and community involvement may be found. [[Wayne County School Reunions]], [[Family Reunions|family reunions]], and information pertaining to local [[Church|churches]] and [[Business|businesses]] may be mentioned.
Through the years, many newspapers articles have been clipped on specific topics. Some of these may be found in the [[Lateral files|lateral files]]. Other clippings may be found in a variety of 3-ring notebooks and organized according to subject. Information on historical [[Portal:Business/Directory|businesses]] may be found in the [[Business history|business]] collection and township articles in the township notebooks. Some of the information will become available through the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.
Through the years, many newspapers articles have been clipped on specific topics. Some of these may be found in the [[Lateral files|lateral files]]. Other clippings may be found in a variety of 3-ring notebooks and organized according to subject. Information on historical [[Portal:Business/Directory|businesses]] may be found in the [[Business history|business]] collection and township articles in the township notebooks. Some of the information will become available through the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.