Savannah, GEORGIA - Public Library

Description: Savannah, GEORGIA - Public Library: The first recorded history of the Live Oak Public Libraries began in 1809 in Savannah. This first iteration was a subscription based library and is the first known library to exist in the state of Georgia. The Savannah Public Library merged with the Georgia Historical Society in 1847, transferring its entire collection to the society. By 1903 the historical society restarted the Savannah library with the original volumes, along with new materials, as the bulk of the collection. This library was the result of the cooperation between the Georgia Historical Society, who housed and maintained the 23,000 volume collection, and the City of Savannah. Service for the public began in June 1903 on a limited basis until the library fully opened on November 1. When the library opened in 1903 it was allowed a three-year trial to see whether or not the public would generate enough interest to warrant more funding for its maintenance. For the first three years the city was providing $3,000 to the library annually, with the Georgia Historical Society providing $500 annually. Public attitude towards the system was encouraging, and by 1906 the city took on a bigger role in providing support for the library. This White Border Era (1915-30) postcard is in good condition. E. C. Kropp. Milwaukee. No. 1092.

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End Time: 2024-10-10T03:34:48.000Z

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