This memorial to Haryy Elkins Widener, Class of 1907, houses almost half of the world-famous Harvard book collection of over six million volumes. [From the back of the card] - [LIB0153]

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Carnegie Library, Enid, Oklahoma

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The need for a new library building encouraged city leaders to seek a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. In 1908 a grant of $25,000 was accepted and the site at 402 North Independence was purchased. The Enid Carnegie Library officially opened August 1, 1910. In the 1920s and 30s, the library struggled with funding and building repairs. In 1938, Mrs. Amy Carl organized a Friends of the Library group, which helped contribute materials and funds to the struggling library. Read more here!

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