Janet McDonald

Today’s Facebook Friday post looks at a problem today that you may be able to help solve, and we look at the person who was instrumental in making this happen in the first place, library & history lover and library/museum supporter, Janet McDonald.

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North Platte Public Library Construction

In celebration of public libraries everywhere, this week’s Facebook Friday celebrates the construction of our very own North Platte Public Library.

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Emil Merscheid – North Platte Floral

Originally published on Facebook November 5, 2021. Welcome back to our Friday edition of Facebook Friday North Platte History. Today we are going to feature: Emil Merscheid, owner of North Platte Floral. Emil Merscheid was born in Winkel am Rhein, Germany on November 29, 1886 to Friedrich Merscheid, a fruit farmer, and Barbara (Lorenz). He […]

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Kate M. Woolsey: Children’s Librarian

Originally published to facebook.com/NorthPlattePL on August 27, 2021. Today’s Friday history looks at a beloved librarian, that many of our readers will remember. Enjoy! Kate M. Woolsey was born July 25, 1880 in North Platte. She graduated from Peru College in 1899 and began teaching school, first at Echo School, then in Sutherland, Hershey, and […]

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