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Northwest’s New Computer Library Terminals 1984

AI colorized St. Joseph News-Press March 11, 1984 photo of the computer library terminals at the newly opened B.D. Owens Library replaced the old card catalogs of Wells Library when Owens opened in 1983.  Northwest embraced computers blindingly fast.  Northwest … Continue reading

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Dedication of First House Stone Boulder in 1921

The dedication of the First House 6-ton boulder on the grounds of the Carnegie Public Library occurred on September 8, 1921.  The dedication was intended to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Missouri’s admission to statehood, which occurred on August … Continue reading

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