Girl Scouts Present Paul Bennett, Howell, Michigan, 1949
These two photographs show Girl Scouts of Howell Michigan presenting Paul Bennett, Howell Public Schools Athletic Director, and chairman of the committee to build a community playground a check, 1949. In 1949, civic groups in Howell, Michigan raised $3000 for a community playground that was located on West Grand River Avenue. The exact date and names of the Scouts in the photograph are unknown. The man in the photographs is Paul Bennett.
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Marines Corps, "Toys for Tots" Drive, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was taken in front of the Livingston County Sheriff's Department, Howell, Michigan, and was to promote the Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" Drive. Standing left to right, unknown, Sheriff Don Homan, unknown, Doug Swann, and unknown. The date of the photograph is unknown.
Masonic Temple Dedication Fowlerville, Michigan - 1974
Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan, Library Model Addition Unveiling, July 7, 1988
These photographs were taken at the event of the unveiling of the Howell Carnegie Library's Model Addition. It was held at the library, July 7, 1988. Its theme was "Bridging Yesterday to Tomorrow". View June 29, 1988 article in The Livingston Daily Press & Argus (in library use only). View July 20, 1988 article in The Livingston Daily Press & Argus (in library use only).
Library Millage Election Night, Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - 1988
This group of photographs were taken at the Howell Carnegie District Library on Election Night, 1988, when the Library Millage was on the Ballot. Bob Watson, board member, was the photographer.
Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan, Ground Breaking New Addition, 1989
This group of photographs were taken during the excavation for the new addition on the Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan, 1989.
Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan, Laying of the Brass Plaque, Time Capsule, June 1977
They recorded the placement of the Brass Plaque on the Stone in front of the Howell Carnegie Library. The plaque marked the placement of the Time Capsule which was buried March 9, 1977 by the Howell Bicentennial Committee. The man chipping away at the stone in preparation for the plaque was Dick Kline of Kline's Lettering Service, Durand, Michigan. The men placing the plaque were Mike Hagman, city councilman, and Fred Catrell, Executive Director of the Howell Chamber of Commerce. View the June 22, 1977 Livingston Daily Press & Argus Article (in library use only).
Howell Carnegie Library, D.A.R. Planting of Washington Tree, April, 1932
These pictures were taken of the ceremonial planting of the Washington Elm tree by the Philip Livingston Chapter of the D.A.R. in the square of the Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan. The tree and the ceremony was in honor of the Bicentennial of the birth of George Washington. The photographs were taken by Ed Beach. With a tree, the D.A.R. placed a marker with the date and the insigna of the local chapter. Mrs. R. M.Tubbs was the regent of the Howell chapter. Dr. Homer Mitchell Noble, pastor First Presbyterian Church of Howell, and Rev. George Curts of the Howell Methodist Episcopal church spoke at the event, according to an article in the Livingston Republican, dated May 4, 1932. The names of the persons in the pictures are unknown.
View Livingston County Republican-Press May 4, 1932 Article (in library use only)
Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan, New Building Dedication, April 14, 1991
This group of photographs were taken during the dedication ceremony and reception for the new addition at the Howell Carnegie District Library, on April 14th, 1991. Presiding over the ceremonies were Board Chairman George Landon and Library Director, Kathleen Zaenger. View the April 10, 1991 Livingston County Press (in library use only).
Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan, Flag Day, June 14, 1915
This is a photograph likely taken from the Presbyterian Church, of Flag Day at the Howell Carnegie Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. As reported by David D. Finney Jr., in his "Images of America: Howell" book, 2013, Flag Day was celebrated at the Howell Carnegie Library Square. A parade from the Livingston County Courthouse was led by Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and third graders. The teachers and school children were waving flags. On the lawn, they joined local citizens and sang patriotic songs.
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