Miss B L Gafney
Compliments of the Au_____
[This may be an inscription by Selena O'Neill]
Biography:
Provenance:
Cleveland Public Library, Fine Arts & Special Collections Department
The book plate suggests that this copy was a gift to the library from John Griswold White.
From the Cleveland Public Library:
The Special Collections Department attributes its legacy to John G. White, eminent Cleveland citizen and president of the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees 1884-1886 and 1913-1928. He was a vital force in shaping the research aspects of the Cleveland Public Library.
Through his efforts the Library acquired rare books and unique editions that could not be purchased with public funds. He donated significant collections from his personal library. A prime mover in planning and designing the Main Library Building, John G. White underwrote the construction of the Fine Arts and Special Collections reading room and the Exhibit Corridor. A trust fund he established continues to purchase special volumes.
Thanks to the staff at the Library and Special Collections, including Pamela J. Eyerdam and Andrew Kaplan.
