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1. Bookplate design letter, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Snow, Martha W.; Hubbell Margaret J.; Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1904-07-14
Description:
A letter to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library from the special committee regarding the library's new bookplate design.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

2. Donation of photograph of Sugar Loaf to the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Bauer, F. J.
Date Created:
1900-05-31
Description:
Letter from F.J. Bauer, of Fred'k J. Bauer Photographic Studios, to Fred S. Bell, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, regarding the donation of a 28 x 34 inch photograph of Sugar Loaf to the library. Bauer requests the photograph be placed in the library's Art Room.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

3. Duluth Public Library salary information letter to Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Poirier, Lydia M.
Date Created:
1908-07-23
Description:
A letter from Lydia M. Poirier, Librarian at Duluth Public Library, Minnesota, to E. E. Stugard, Board of Directors of the Winona Public Library, regarding library salaries.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

4. Enos Company, New York, letter and light fixture sketch to Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Enos Company, New York
Date Created:
1908-03-02
Description:
A letter and sketch from The Enos Company, New York, to the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota, regarding light fixtures.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

5. Finance Committee report, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Finance Committee, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota; Whipple, William J.
Date Created:
1910-01-08
Description:
A letter issued by the Finance Committee of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota, to the Board of Directors of the library regarding receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

6. Finance Committee report, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Finance Committee, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota; Whipple, William J.; Blair, Burr. D.
Date Created:
1908-01-04
Description:
A letter issued by the Finance Committee of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota, to the Board of Directors of the library regarding receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year from January 1, 1907 to January 1, 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

7. Fred S. Bell resignation letter, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Bell, Frederick Somers, 1859-1938
Date Created:
1906-03-02
Description:
A letter from Fred S. Bell to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library. Bell tenders his resignation as President of the Board of Directors after 20 years of service.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

8. Knights of Columbus, Winona Council 639, donation letter to Edward Lees, President of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Barth, P. J.; Knights of Columbus, Winona Council 639, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1909-09-10
Description:
A letter to Edward Lees, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, from P. J. Barth, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Winona Council 639, Winona, Minnesota. The letter notes a donation of a five volume set of the Catholic Encyclopedia to the Winona Free Public Library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

9. Letter approving stack plans for Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Bell, Frederick Somers, 1859-1938
Date Created:
1913-05-12
Description:
Letter from Fred S. Bell to Burr D. Blair, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, approving stack addition plans drafted by Edgar V. Seeler. The cost of the project, totaling $5445, was covered by the family of William Harris Laird.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

10. Letter authorizing payment, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
8/3/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $1,000.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

11. Letter authorizing payment, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
9/13/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $1,000.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

12. Letter authorizing payment, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
9/17/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $500.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

13. Letter authorizing payment, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
9/24/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee for the Redwood Falls Public Library, to Isaac N. Tompkins, Secretary of the Library board, authorizing payment to contractor, W.B. Rutan, for work done on the Redwood Falls Public Library, for $11.60.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

14. Letter authorizing payment, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
8/26/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $1,000.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

15. Letter from Andrew Carnegie with instructions about arranging payments and an architect to build library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Bartram, Jas.
Date Created:
1903-12-24
Description:
Letter from Andrew Carnegie, written by his personal secretary James Bartram, to Julius A. Schmahl, Esquire, about arranging payments with Mr. Carnegie's cashier, Mr. R.A. Franks of the Home Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey, and instructing Schmahl to find an architect to draw plans for the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

16. Letter from building committee to library board authorizing payment to Franz Seifert for work on library grounds Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
12/22/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman on the grounds, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, authorizing payment to Franz Seifert for labor cutting trees on new library grounds, $5.40, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

17. Letter from building committee to the library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment for work on grounds due to Levi Owen

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
12/23/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment to Levi Owen for labor cutting trees on new library grounds, $4.60.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

18. Letter from Charlotte A. Prentiss, Treasurer of Winona Library Association, to Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Hayes, Charlotte Prentiss, 1854-1908
Date Created:
1898-09-30
Description:
Letter from Charlotte A. Prentiss, treasurer, outlining the transfer of funds from the Winona Library Association to the Winona Free Public Library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

19. Letter from City Treasurer, Winona, Minnesota to Edward Lees, Secretary of the Winona Free Public Library Board, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Laird, A. W.
Date Created:
1898-03-31
Description:
A letter from Winona, Minnesota city treasurer, A. W. Laird, to Edward Lees, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free public Library, noting the interest received on the library fund during the past fiscal year.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

20. Letter from Edgar V. Seeler to E. E. Shepard regarding cabinet design, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Seeler, Edgar Viguers, 1867-1929
Date Created:
1907-08-12
Description:
A letter discussing the plans for a custom-built cabinet or showcase for the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. Warren P. Laird previously forwarded a letter and sketch to Edgar V. Seeler regarding the project. In this letter, Seeler is responding back to E. E. Shepard of the Winona Free Public Library inquiring about additional details for the case.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

21. Letter from Fred S. Bell to Jeannette A. Clark, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Bell, Frederick Somers, 1859-1938
Date Created:
1910-05-09
Description:
A letter to Jeannette A. Clark, librarian, from Fred S. Bell, Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, regarding Winona Library Association funds usage toward library book purchases.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

22. Letter from Jas. Bartram to Julius Schmahl, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Bartram, Jas.
Date Created:
1903-11-25
Description:
Correspondence from Andrew Carnegie, written by his personal secretary James Bartram, to Julius A. Schmahl, Esquire, about conditions the city must meet before he donates money to build a library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, including a commitment to maintain the library and providing a site.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

23. Letter from Jas. Bartram to Julius Schmahl, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Bartram, Jas.
Date Created:
1903-12-10
Description:
Correspondence from Andrew Carnegie, written by his personal secretary James Bartram, to Julius A. Schmahl, Esquire, about payments pending selection of a site for a new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

24. Letter from J.N. Tompkins to the Library Board Secretary, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Tompkins, J.N.
Date Created:
1904-05-03
Description:
Correspondence from I.N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to R.A. Franks, cashier to Andrew Carnegie, Home Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey, about architects estimates.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

25. Letter from Kreitinger & Isackson, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Kreitinger & Isackson
Date Created:
1904-11-12
Description:
Letter from Kreitinger and Isackson, contractors building the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Fred Warner, chairman of the buiding committee, requesing balance due be paid. Mentions what remains to be paid, including steel stacks, wiring, storm sash and a bill to T. Hosken.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

26. Letter from the Boston Public Library to the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Putnam, Herbert; Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts
Date Created:
1898-04-02
Description:
A letter from Herbert Putnam, librarian, Boston Public Library, to Fred S. Bell, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. The letter acknowledges Boston Public Library's receipt of a blue print of the Winona Free Public Library's floor plan and two photographs of the building's exterior as a gift to the library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

27. Letter from the building committee the library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment to W.T. Wilcox

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
12/2/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, authorizing payment to W.T. Wilcox, $6.00, for use of a team grading the grounds for the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

28. Letter from the building committee to library board authorizing payment to contractor.

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
10/14/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Library Building Committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, Library Board Secretary, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment to contractor W.B. Rutan for six days labor on library grounds, $2.00.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

29. Letter from the building committee to the library board authorizing payment to contractor, G.H. Lindsay, for work done

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
9/24/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Redwood Falls Public Library building committee, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Isaac N. Tompkins, Secretary of the Library Board, authorizing payment to contractor, G.H. Lindsay, for work done with team, $17.70.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

30. Letter from the building committee to the library board authorizing payment to Nellie Stevens for work on Library grounds, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
12/8/1904
Description:
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, authorizing payment to Nellie Stevens for scrubbing and cleaning windows on the new library building, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, in the amount of $7.40.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

31. Letter from the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota to Fred L. Warner noting payments that have been made

Creator:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Date Created:
12/5/1904
Description:
Letter from the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Fred L. Warner, chairman of the library building committee, regarding payments made for express (.40), to Seifert for trimming trees (1.00), for postage and telephone (2.15).
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

32. Letter from the Wenonah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Morrison, Mrs. D. B.; Wenonah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1912-04-13
Description:
A letter from Mrs. D. B. Morrison, secretary of the Wenonah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, to Burr D. Blair, President of the Laird Library Board, Winona, Minnesota. The letter notes the gift of a flag to the Winona Free Public Library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

33. Letter from Wendell Phillips to the Young Men's Library Association, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
Date Created:
1867-03-22
Description:
A hand written letter from Wendell Phillips to the Young Men's Library Association, dated March 22, stating he will not be able to fulfill his speaking engagement in Winona, Minnesota scheduled for April 19, 1867. Phillips was supposed to appear as a part of the Young Men's Library Association Course of Lectures for 1867.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

34. Letter from William Hayes to the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Hayes, William
Date Created:
1910-02-26
Description:
A letter from William Hayes to Edward Lees, President of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, regarding the donation of a Kenyon Cox "Light of Learning" mural painting to the library in memory of his wife, Charlotte Prentiss Hayes. Cox's copyright statement regarding his work is included.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

35. Letter requesting librarian salary information, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Shepard, E. E.; Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1908-01-14
Description:
A letter sent to the library in Wausau, Wisconsin, requesting information on the salaries of their librarians and assistant librarians. The letter, sent by E. E. Shepard, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, includes the response that was sent in return.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

36. Letter to Elizabeth Jackson from a special committee of the Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Special Committee, Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1899-08-03
Description:
A letter to Elizabeth Jackson outlining the art exhibition policy for the Laird Library Building's Art Room, Winona Free Public Library, Winona Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

37. Letter to R.A. Franks from J.N. Tompkins, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Tompkins, J.N.
Date Created:
1904-08-15
Description:
Correspondence from Isaac N. Tompkins treasurer of the Redwood Falls Public library board, to R.A. Franks, Home Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey, about architects estimates.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

38. Letter to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library , Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Bell, Frederick Somers, 1859-1938; Lees, Edward
Date Created:
1904-06-17
Description:
A letter from Fred S. Bell and Edward Lees, Executive Committee, to the Directors of the Winona Free Public Library regarding library staff examinations, positions, and compensation.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

39. Letter to the Commissioners of Winona County from Winona Public Library Board Committee, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Blair, Burr D.; McConnon, Joseph; Whipple, William J.; Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1907-11-21
Description:
A letter to the Commissioners of Winona County, Minnesota, from a special committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library. The letter requests additional funding for the library from Winona County at a rate of $3.00 per year, per county patron.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

40. Letter to Winona Free Public Library Board of Directors, Winona, Minnesota, from the Furniture Committee

Creator:
Furniture Committee, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1898-08-26
Description:
A letter to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library from the Furniture Committee outlining the articles of furniture recommended for purchase for new library building.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

41. Library Bureau letter to Edward Lees, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Meleney, Geo. B., Library Bureau, Chicago, Illinois
Date Created:
1899-01-24
Description:
A letter from Geo. B. Meleney of the Library Bureau to Edward Lees, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, regarding payment in full for book stack shelving and an additional order.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

42. Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company letter to Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Gay, J. F.; Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1899-01-17
Description:
A letter from the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company to Fred S. Bell, Winona Free Public Library, regarding the offer of free telephone service for the new library building.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

43. Proposition to build a new free public library in Winona, Minnesota by William Harris Laird and adopted Board of Directors resolution

Creator:
Laird, William H. (William Harris), 1833-1910
Date Created:
1897-02-06
Description:
The original hand-written letter from William Harris Laird to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library to build a new library. Laird estimates the new building will cost $40,000, which he will provide. Actual costs exceeded that by approximately $10,000 and Laird covered the additional expense. The resolution by the Board of Directors accepting Laird's gift is also included, along with a transcribed version of the original proposition.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

44. Resignation letter of Librarian A.G. Fockens, Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Fockens, A. G.
Date Created:
1885-05-30
Description:
The resignation letter of A. G. Fockens, Librarian, written to the president of the Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

45. Thomas J. Green, Heating and Ventilating Engineer, letter to Library Board, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Green, Thomas J.
Date Created:
1906-03-21
Description:
A letter from Thomas J. Green, heating and ventilating engineer, regarding heating modifications to the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. Green itemizes the work he would perform, including the addition of radiators to the library, and offers a price quote on the work.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

46. Thomas J. Green heating estimate and sketch to Winona Public Library Board of Directors, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Green, Thomas J.
Date Created:
1913-05-19
Description:
An estimate from Thomas J. Green, Heating and Ventilating Engineer, to change the heating in the Winona Public Library stack room, adding radiators and piping per the attached plan.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

47. Warren P. Laird letter to Winona Free Public Library Board, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Laird, Warren Powers, 1861-1948
Date Created:
1907-08-10
Description:
A letter from Warren Powers Laird, University of Pennsylvania, to Elmer E. Shephard, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library. Laird redirects the library's inquiry regarding an addition to the book stacks to his colleague, Edgar V. Seeler.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

48. William Harris Laird bequest to Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Bell, Frederick Somers, 1859-1938
Date Created:
1910-12-29
Description:
A letter from Fred S. Bell to B. D. Blair, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona Minnesota, to inform him of William Harris Laird's $5000 bequest to the library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

49. William Harris Laird gift of stack room addition, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Bell, Frederick Somers, 1859-1938
Date Created:
1912-05-10
Description:
Letter from Fred S. Bell to Burr D. Blair, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, noting William Harris Laird's intention to furnish funds to enlarge the stack room of the Laird Library Building. Bell recommends the plans be drafted by Edgar V. Seeler of Philadelphia, one of the original architects of the library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

50. William Harris Laird letter to Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Laird, William H. (William Harris), 1833-1910
Date Created:
1899-01-21
Description:
A letter to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library and to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Winona from William Harris Laird. The document outlines the details and fulfillment of Laird's February 6, 1897 proposition to build a library for the City of Winona. Laird formally transfers full ownership and possession of the library building to the City of Winona.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

51. William Hayes letter to Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Hayes, William
Date Created:
1910-03-10
Description:
Letter from William Hayes, president of the Hayes-Lucas Lumber Company, to Burr D. Blair, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, acknowledging acceptance of his Kenyon Cox painting proposition. Hayes offered to donate the Cox mural painting in memory of his wife, Charlotte Prentiss Hayes.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

52. Winona Daily Republican letter to F. S. Bell, President of the Winona Free Public Library Board of Directors, Winona Minnesota

Creator:
Sinclair, D.; Winona Daily Republican, Winona Minnesota
Date Created:
1899-01-30
Description:
Letter noting the gift of bound issues of the Winona Republican to the Winona Free Public Library. The hand-written letter is from D. Sinclair and written to Fred S. Bell, President of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

53. Winona Free Public Library, Winona Minnesota, letter to Superintendent of Documents, Washington D.C.

Creator:
Clarke, Jeannette A.
Date Created:
1902-11-01
Description:
A letter to the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., from Jeannette A. Clarke, Librarian of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

54. Winona Library Association Board of Directors election results, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Fockens, A. G.; Sloan, Marian; Clarke, Jeannette A.
Date Created:
1885-05-23
Description:
A letter to Fred. S. Bell stating the results of the election of the Board of Directors of the Winona Library Association, from the Judges of Election, Mrs. A. G. Fockens, librarian, Marian Sloan, and Jennie (Jeannette) Clarke. Officers elected were Fred S. Bell, president, and directors Mrs. J. B. McGaughey, Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Miss Charlotte A. Prentiss, and Mr. Wil Woolsey.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

55. Winona Library Association proposition to Winona, Minnesota, Mayor and City Council

Creator:
Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-02-15
Description:
The Winona Library Association's proposition to Winona Mayor and City Council to form a free public library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

56. Winona Telephone Company letter indicating free telephone service to Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Winona Telephone Company, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1899-01-27
Description:
A letter to Fred S. Bell, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, from Winona Telephone Company indicating the donation of telephone service to the library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)
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