Charles O. Austin Memorial Library (First Public Library) Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title Charles O. Austin Memorial Library (First Public Library)

Creator

  • Photographer: Young, Moon
    Creator Type: Personal

Contributor

  • Donor: Young, Joann
    Contributor Type: Personal

Date

  • Creation: 1950

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Photograph of first public library in Cleveland built by Mrs. Bessie Austin as memorial to her late husband called the Charles O. Austin Memorial Library. It was about 1/2 block from the grammar school. Students would walk single file to check out books. Three sides of the library were shelves of books. The only other item was a small desk and chair where the librarian worked. As of November 3, 2023, building razed due to termite damage and general deterioration.
  • Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, b&w ; 4 x 5 in. -- change as necessary according to UNT Libraries guidelines

Subject

  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Education
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Architecture - Libraries

Primary Source

  • Item is a Primary Source

Coverage

  • Place Name: United States - Texas - Liberty County
  • Time Period: mod-tim

Collection

  • Name: Rescuing Texas History, 2010
    Code: SG10

Institution

  • Name: Cleveland Historic Society
    Code: CLHS

Resource Type

  • Photograph

Format

  • Image

Identifier

  • Accession or Local Control No: CHS-Edu-000212
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth117746

Note

  • Display Note: This memorial library still stands next to the current Austin Memorial library on 220 S. Bonham in Cleveland.
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