| Hominy
Public Library |
| Contributed
by Oklahoma Libraries 1900 – 1937. |
| 1922 |
The
Delphian Club founded a free library in Hominy. A miscellaneous
collection of fiction on a pay shelf in a drug store was presented
to the Delphian Club which immediately began to build on the
small collection. In 1921 temporary quarters were found for
the books in the Baptist church and the club began a campaign
to add more volumes and interest the town in the library. Mrs.
J. W. Hogg was the member who took the greatest interest in
the movement and kept the library open as long as she remained
in Hominy. |
| 1924 |
After Mrs.
Hogg left Hominy, the library was moved to the local telephone
office. But after the telephone company was sold, the library
had to move again. A librarian was hired whose salary was paid
by the Chamber of Commerce. |
| 1926 |
The City
Council made a small appropriation for a librarian’s salary
and
gave $200 for books. The library was also given space in City
Hall. The Rotary Club also gave the proceeds from a lecture
and $75. |
| 1928 |
The City
Council was persuaded to appropriate $1,000 for the library.
Four rooms in the city hall were set apart for it and a librarian,
Miss Elva M. Kirkendall, was appointed. Miss Kirkendall served
until 1934. |
| 1936 |
Library
had 4,159 volumes. |
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