Sturgis Library (Barnstable, Mass.)


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Located near Barnstable Village, Sturgis Library opened in 1867. Land and property, along with books and money, were the bequest of William Sturgis given for the purpose of establishing a library. Original house built in 1644 for Reverend John Lothrop was the site of religious services held until the meeting house was built in 1646.

From the description of Sturgis Library records, 1803-1991 1862-1991. (Clams, Inc). WorldCat record id: 65194151

Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Barnstable (Mass. : Town). Library Committee. corporateBody
associatedWith Bigelow, William Sturgis, 1850-1926. person
associatedWith Hinckley, Gustavus Adolphus, 1822-1905. person
associatedWith Nye, Elizabeth. person
associatedWith Sturgis Library (Barnstable, Mass.). Archives. corporateBody
associatedWith Sturgis, William, 1782-1863. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Clams, Inc
Subject
Libraries
Libraries
Public libraries
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1888

Active 1892

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