The first motorized bookmobile -1912

This bookmobile was in use 1912 to 1916.

In March of 1912 an IHC Autobuggy with body by Thomas White was delivered by the International Harvester Company. It had a specially constructed top with shelves for 300 books and storage room for four deposit station cases.

Elmer Corderman was hired as a chauffeur and Miss Nellie Chrissinger was aboard as librarian. A series of accidents put the IHC out of service for two months during the summer of 1913, the busiest months, and three months were lost during the 1914 season. In the 14th Annual Report (1914-1915) Miss Chrissinger noted, "The wagon is a victim of circumstances over which we have no control. Even at best, but eight or nine months can be counted on and wet days, wet roads, and repairs shorten the time of operation still more."