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Oskaloosa Public Library Monthly Circulation Report, January, 1909; Mahaska County; Iowa
Pictured here is a newspaper report informing its readers about the Oskaloosa Public Library's circulation numbers for the month of January in 1909. Included is a listing of the type of books checked out, fine totals, and check-out totals. At this…
Elizabeth Michener, Head Librarian of Oskaloosa Public Library; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a photograph taken of Elizabeth Michener, one of the first head librarians of the Oskaloosa Public Library. Ms. Michener dedicated much of her time and energy to the well-being of the public library, giving service to the institution for…
Elizabeth Michener, Head Librarian of Oskaloosa Public Library, with Winnifred Parcell and Martha Moore; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a photograph taken of Elizabeth Michener, one of the first head librarians of the Oskaloosa Public Library, along with Winnifred Parcell and Martha Moore. Ms. Michener dedicated much of her time and energy to the well-being of the public…
Oskaloosa Public Library Dedication Invitation, September 7, 1903; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a photograph taken of an invitation to dedicate the new public library opening in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The date of the ceremony was September 7, 1903.
Oskaloosa Public Library Scene, circa 1940; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is an image capturing head librarian, Elizabeth Michener, reading to a group of children at the Oskaloosa Public Library, circa 1940. Ms. Michener worked as head librarian at the public library for several decades, demonstrating her charisma…
Oskaloosa Public Library Circulation Desk, 1949; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a picture taken of the Oskaloosa Public Library's circulation desk in 1940. At this point, a new ceiling and new lights were added to this section of the library.
Oskaloosa Kids Reading Crusade, circa 1950; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a picture taken outside of the Oskaloosa Public Library of boy scouts involved in a kids reading crusade circa 1950. The scouts would go out and try to get other kids interested and involved in reading.
National Library Week at the Oskaloosa Public Library, 1962; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a photograph taken at the Oskaloosa Public Library during National Library Week, 1962.
National Library Week at the Oskaloosa Public Library Key, 1962; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a key that goes with the photograph taken at the Oskaloosa Public Library during National Library Week, 1962.
Oskaloosa Public Library, circa 1930; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a picture taken of the Oskaloosa Public Library circa 1930. The library officially opened on September 7, 1903.