Library


Odell (Morrison) Library


Whiteside County Illinois


The Morrison Library and Scientific Association was founded in 1878 by J.D. Odell and the first headquarters was located on the third floor of the bank building.

The association had a collection of some 2,400 books in addition to a collection of minerals, fossils and geological specimens.

Members were assessed the sum of $1 per year.

Odell presented the association with $1,000 for books and later gave the library, which was the former Congregational Church.

From the Daily Gazette Bi-Centennial Edition July 1, 1876

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