Knottsville Free Public Library - Revision history

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	== Fire and Replacement ==		== Fire and Replacement ==
	In 1926, the library burned and St. William School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.		In 1926, the library burned and St. William School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.
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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911		'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911

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	== Fire and Replacement ==		== Fire and Replacement ==
	In 1926, the library burned and St. William School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.		In 1926, the library burned and St. William School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.
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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	[[File:Knottsville_Free_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottsville Free Public Library]]		[[File:Knottsville_Free_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottsville Free Public Library]]

			== Origins and Formation ==
	Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901 (Deed 73-131 for 1.25ac from Malvina U. Clements). The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated.		Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901 (Deed 73-131 for 1.25ac from Malvina U. Clements). The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated.

	The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories and was used for lectures, entertainments, and meetings of various kinds. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. The property of this library represented a value of about $7,000. This was a result not of large contributions from a wealthy few, but small contributions of many.		== The Library Building ==
			The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum.

	~~Operated as~~ a ~~free public library, funds were raised~~ for ~~it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics~~, entertainments, and ~~renting~~ of ~~the hall~~. ~~A major benefactor of~~ the library ~~was [[Knottsville]] native William T. Ellis~~, ~~who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion~~ of the library. ~~In 1911~~, ~~the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton~~.		== Facilities and Use ==
			The upper story contained a stage and accessories and was used for lectures, entertainments, and meetings of various kinds. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. The property of this library represented a value of about $7,000. This was a result not of large contributions from a wealthy few, but small contributions of many.

			== Funding and Operations ==
			Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for its operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was [[Knottsville]] native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton.

			== Fire and Replacement ==
	In 1926, the library burned and St. William School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.		In 1926, the library burned and St. William School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.

			== Sources ==
	'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911		'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911

	'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902		'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902

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	[[File:Knottsville_Free_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottsville Free Public Library]]		[[File:Knottsville_Free_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottsville Free Public Library]]

	Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated.		Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901 (Deed 73-131 for 1.25ac from Malvina U. Clements). The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated.

	The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories and was used for lectures, entertainments, and meetings of various kinds. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. The property of this library represented a value of about $7,000. This was a result not of large contributions from a wealthy few, but small contributions of many.		The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories and was used for lectures, entertainments, and meetings of various kinds. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. The property of this library represented a value of about $7,000. This was a result not of large contributions from a wealthy few, but small contributions of many.
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	'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902		'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902
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	Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was [[Knottsville]] native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton.		Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was [[Knottsville]] native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton.

	In 1926, the library burned and St. ~~Williams~~ School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.		In 1926, the library burned and St. William School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.

	'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911		'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911

	'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902		'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902

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	The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories and was used for lectures, entertainments, and meetings of various kinds. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. The property of this library represented a value of about $7,000. This was a result not of large contributions from a wealthy few, but small contributions of many.		The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories and was used for lectures, entertainments, and meetings of various kinds. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. The property of this library represented a value of about $7,000. This was a result not of large contributions from a wealthy few, but small contributions of many.

	Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was [[Knottsville]] native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site ~~of the former library~~ is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.		Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was [[Knottsville]] native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton.

			In 1926, the library burned and St. Williams School was built to replace it. The site is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.

	'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911		'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911

	'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902		'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902

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	[[File:Knottsville_Free_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottsville Free Public Library]]		[[File:Knottsville_Free_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottsville Free Public Library]]

	Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated. The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was Knottsville native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is ~~located near~~ the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road ~~in Daviess County~~.		Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated.

			The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories and was used for lectures, entertainments, and meetings of various kinds. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. The property of this library represented a value of about $7,000. This was a result not of large contributions from a wealthy few, but small contributions of many.

			Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was [[Knottsville]] native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is now a parking lot on the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road across the street from the church.

	'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911		'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911

	'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902		'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902

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			[[File:Knottsville_Free_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottsville Free Public Library]]

	Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated. The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was Knottsville native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is located near the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road in Daviess County.		Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated. The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was Knottsville native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is located near the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road in Daviess County.

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	Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated. The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was Knottsville native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is located near the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road in Daviess County.		Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated. The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was Knottsville native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is located near the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road in Daviess County.

	'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911		'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911

	'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902		'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902

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	~~Originally the St~~. ~~William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville~~ Library Association was formed, and a lot secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated. The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was Knottsville native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is located near the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road in Daviess County.		[[File:Knottsville_Free_Public_Library.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Knottville Free Public Library]]

	'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911		Originally, this was the St. William parish library until growth required a new building. The Knottsville Library Association was formed and a lot was secured for building of the library circa 1901. The original cost to build was about $2,000, with all lumber and labor being donated. The library was a two-story frame structure, 60 ft. x 30 ft., and stood on the lot which later held the first St. William School. This library housed nearly 2,000 bound volumes, 5,000 pamphlets and magazines, and 300 children's books in addition to a small museum. The upper story contained a stage and accessories. The lower level housed the library as well as the museum, which covered one fourth of the wall and floor space. Operated as a free public library, funds were raised for it's operation through association membership dues of 50 cents per year or a $10.00 lifetime contribution by cash, work, or book donations. Funds were also raised through picnics, entertainments, and renting of the hall. A major benefactor of the library was Knottsville native William T. Ellis, who donated nearly 500 volumes nearing completion of the library. In 1911, the librarian was Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The site of the former library is located near the corner of Highway 144 and Monarch Road in Daviess County.

			'''Source:''' ''First Biennial Report, KY Library Extension Division'' 1910-1911
	'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902		'''Source:''' ''The Public Library Bulletin, No.1'' Aug. 1901 - Jan. 1902