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William Howard Brett

William Howard Brett 1884 * Librarian * 1918 In thirty four years of devoted service he developed this library from one small collection of books into a great city-wide system.  He left a...

    Johann H. Beck

    Johann H. Beck 1856 – 1924 Musician and composer distinction, he devoted his life to musical interests in Cleveland.   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

      Petofi

      Såndor Petöfi Magyar Poet 1823 - 1849   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

        MacBeth Chair 1

        This “MacBeth” Chair, crafted from Burnham Wood oak, was given to the library by the City of Cleveland in honor of the Shakespeare tercentenary 1616 - 1916   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

          Shaespeare Chair

          Shakespeare Chair This chair of old English design with its famous quotation from Macbeth was the gift of the City of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library.   When the Shakespeare Garden...

            Maimonides

            Moses Maimonides Philosopher * Talmudist * Physician * Astronomer A gift to the library in memory of Julius and Berthan Schweid From friends of the Hebrew Cultural Garden   Submitted by...

              Jeremiah

              Jeremiah By Enrico Glicenstein   The gift of Jews of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library     Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                Linda A. Eastman

                Linda A. Eastman as Vice Librarian and later as Librarian labored with untiring devotion and ability of a high order that in this building beauty and utility might be combined for library service...

                  Arthur A. Stearns

                  In recognition of the services performed by Arthur A. Stearns Vice President and Chairman of the Building Committee in the erection and equipment of this building the Trustees of the Library...

                    John Griswold White

                    John Griswold White citizen of Cleveland lawyer scholar bookman donor of the White Collection President of the Library Board 1925   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers