Elkhart Public Library 

100th Anniversary

1904 - 2004

Nov 6th

< photos by phil bertoni >

 
Gillette Ransom as Jessie Gillett - Jorie Latham as Charlotte Gillett (circa 1900):
"As you may know, Jessie and I dedicated this building to the memory of our mother,
Lemira Parke Gillett, 100 years ago."

Bob McCue recounting his school days in the Elkhart Library:
"What portion of your education was gleaned from the written word?"
Warren Brown as Mark Twain in likeness, demeanor, and story-telling:
"Always obey your parents when they're around!"
"The man who is a pessimist before 48, knows too much;  if he is an
optimist after it, he knows too little."
"April 1 ... is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are the other 364."
"An honest man in politics shines more than he would elsewhere."

Pictures of Ceremonies - Including Mark Twain

Century Celebration Elkhart Library Looks to the Future


Tom Romer and his Mt. Pulaski Vinegar Hill Band


Artist rendition of the planned new addition to the 100 year-old Elkhart Library
< drawing by James Ransom >


Planned new addition on the left of the existing 100 yr. old library in current use