Coldwater in Branch County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan Library Association
June 20, 2022
1. Michigan Library Association Marker
Inscription.
Michigan Library Association. . The first formal step toward the founding of a state library association was taken by Mary A. Eddy, of the Coldwater Free Public Library, in a letter to Henry M. Utley of the Detroit Public Library on January 13, 1891. They had discussed this matter at the 1890 meeting of the American Library Association in New Hampshire. A state association, they believed, would be helpful to Michigan librarians unable to attend national library conferences. Working closely with Lucy Ball, Grand Rapids Public Library, they awakened statewide interest and arranged the first Michigan meeting in Detroit, September 1, 1891. Mr. Utley became the association's first president.
The first formal step toward the founding of a state library association was taken by Mary A. Eddy, of the Coldwater Free Public Library, in a letter to Henry M. Utley of the Detroit Public Library on January 13, 1891. They had discussed this matter at the 1890 meeting of the American Library Association in New Hampshire. A state association, they believed, would be helpful to Michigan librarians unable to attend national library conferences. Working closely with Lucy Ball, Grand Rapids Public Library, they awakened statewide interest and arranged the first Michigan meeting in Detroit, September 1, 1891. Mr. Utley became the association's first president.
Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S275.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2009.
Location. 41° 56.424′ N, 85° 0.016′ W. Marker is in Coldwater, Michigan, in Branch County. Marker is at the intersection of East Chicago Street (U.S. 12) and Division Street (Old U.S. 27), on the right when traveling east on East Chicago Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 E Chicago St, Coldwater MI 49036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Michigan Library Association Marker in front of the Branch District Library Coldwater Branch
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 17, 2013
5. Edwin R. Clarke Library Building
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