Collection Name
Collection Name
About
About
Washington County Bookmobile over the years
Media Items
Media Items
Media Items
ItemID
wcbm233
IDEntry
128
Creator
Unknown
Rights
Washington County Free Library
Date
1921-1931
Collection Location
Washington County Free Library
Original size
8 x 10 cms
Coverage
Washington County (Md.), 1921-1931
Body
The bookmobile from 1921 to 1931.
The IHC and the Koehler proved to be too heavy and unwieldy for the ladies, requiring the services of a chauffeur. The third motorized book wagon was a Dodge business car specially equipped for library use. According to Miss Titcomb, the Dodge "proved so satisfactory that when it began to show signs of wear after five years continuous service, it was thought best to replace it with another of the same make."
Notes
Nellie Chrissinger, First Assistant and Director of Book Wagon from 1912 to 1932; Librarian from 1932 to 1938.