Brooks Memorial Library original building collection, 1885-1966.

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Brooks Memorial Library original building collection, 1885-1966.

Newspaper clipping, contracts, draft of opening address, architect's specifications for the building; letter describing the sale of the building to the U.S. Government for a parking lot for the post office; copy of will of George J. Brooks and copy of a document from his heirs transferring the property to the trustees of the library.

1 folder (9 items) : ill. ; 24 x 30 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8191189

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Brooks, George J. (George Jones), 1818-1886

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San Francisco paper industry businessman who came from and retired in Brattleboro, Vt. From the description of George Jones Brooks letters : San Francisco, Calif. : ALS, 1869-1881. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122544522 Businessman and philanthropist, of Brattleboro, Vt.; b. in Cambridge, Mass.; moved with family to Chesterfield, Vt.; involved in papr trade in San Francisco where he made his fortune, before returning to Brattleboro. From t...

Brooks Memorial Library (Brattleboro, Vt.)

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