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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 Kauke had also organized a second library, renting books to those who were interested.
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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 {{Surname|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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The Wooster Library Association was organized to provide book free to the citizens. Materials were housed in a room that was part of M. {{Surname|Bonewitz}} law office opposite [[Eagle House]] <ref>History of the Wayne county Public Library by Joyce A. McKnight. June 1970. </ref>
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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>
  
 
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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 {{Surname|Kauke}} had also organized a second library, renting books to those who were interested.
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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 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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*  [[Incorporation of Wooster Library Association]]
 
*  [[Incorporation of Wooster Library Association]]
  
 
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*  1856 - February, Chartered
 
*  1856 - February, Chartered
 
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*  1857 - March 7, Members meet at the school house of subdistrict one to become a corporation and select a board of directors.
  
 
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*  Addison G. {{Surname|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>
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*  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>
  
 
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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
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

WoosterSchoolhouse1.jpg

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

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

Slogan

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 ads

Newspaper citations with no attached images

References

  1. ↑ History of the Wayne county Public Library by Joyce A. McKnight. June 1970.
  2. ↑ History of the Wayne county Public Library by Joyce A. McKnight. June 1970. pg. 6.
  3. ↑ Wayne County Democrat 1857-11-26, p. 2

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