Banquet program held at the Elk's Hall in Scranton, Pennsylvania produced by the Master Printers' Association, the Press Club, the Scranton Typographical Union, the Pressman's Union and a few more.
This image is believed to be photographed in 1893 when the Scranton Public Library opened. On the back of the photo are the names Stanley Sassiewicz and Shenko Patnovich. We cannot confirm whether these are the first patrons and if the names are...
Father of chief Supreme Court justice and governor of New York Charles Evan Hughes. Reverend Hughes was a member of the Scranton Public Library Board of Directors.
Reverend Bull was a member of the Scranton Public Library board of directors from 1907-1916. The photo is believed to have been taken during that time period.
Rev. McManus was rector at St. Paul's Church and also was a director of the Green Ridge Library and served on the Scranton Public Library board of directors.