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History of the Ann Arbor Library, 1827-1991

Year
1991

Introduction

The Ann Arbor Public Library traces its origins from two strands, public and private: the high school library started in 1856, and the Ladies Library Association founded in 1866. But both of these groups had predecessors, the high school library in the township district libraries and the Ladies Library Association in four earlier book lending groups.

Early Library History

Miss Nellie Seymour Loving

Miss Nellie Seymour Loving image
Parent Issue
Day
8
Month
July
Year
1944
Copyright
Copyright Protected

New Nellie S. Loving Branch Library Exterior, 3042 Creek Drive, September 1965 Photographer: Eck Stanger

New Nellie S. Loving Branch Library Exterior, 3042 Creek Drive, September 1965 image
Year:
1965
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 10, 1965
Caption:
Nellie S. Loving Branch Library Exterior (Above) [this photo] and Interior (Below)

Loving Branch Library On Creek Drive Nearly Completed, June 1965 Photographer: Doug Fulton

Loving Branch Library On Creek Drive Nearly Completed, June 1965 image
Year:
1965
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 7, 1965
Caption:
Library Branch Nearly Finished - The Nellie Seymour Loving Branch Library, located at Packard and Creek, stands nearly ready for occupancy, set for the middle of this month. The $51,455 library is named for Ann Arbor's first librarian who served the city from 1883 until her retirement in 1922. Dedication for the library is scheduled for next fall. The building is being constructed by the Don Butcher Construction Co., and David W. Osler is architect.

Nellie Seymour Loving Branch Library Under Construction at 3042 Creek Dr, March 1965 Photographer: Duane Scheel

Nellie Seymour Loving Branch Library Under Construction at 3042 Creek Dr, March 1965 image
Year:
1965
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 13, 1965
Caption:
Branch Library Being Built - The Nellie Seymour Loving Branch Library takes form on the corner of Creek and St. Aubin near Packard. The Ann Arbor school district's first branch library building is being built by the Don Butcher Building Co., under a $51,455 contract. It is named for Miss Loving, Ann Arbor's first librarian, who served from 1983 to 1922.

Nellie Loving

Nellie Loving image

Nellie Loving

Nellie Loving image

Good Reading Free!

Good Reading Free! image
Parent Issue
Day
15
Month
December
Year
1886
Copyright
Public Domain