Endowment Funded For Guthrie Carnegie Library

Contact: Valerie Haynes
(405) 282-1889

Oklahoma City, OK
January 8, 2008
For Immediate Release

Guthrie’s Historic Carnegie Library, the site of the 1907 Statehood Ceremonies and the 2007 reenactment, has received three major donations toward the establishment of an endowment fund, to provide for future maintenance and upkeep, announced Guthrie Museum Complex Director, Valerie Haynes. "These donations have been given to the Carnegie Library, with the stipulation that the money be invested, and the principle remain intact. This allows for the donation to have a much greater impact over a long period of time than if it were spent all at once."

Donations from The Davis family, formerly of Guthrie and Jeff and Carol Hirzel, of Guthrie, were received, as well as grant from the Kirkpatrick Foundation. The Davis and Hirzel families were recognized at a reception, held in November at the Carnegie Library, announcing the establishment of the endowment.

"Oklahoma’s centennial celebration focused much attention on the historic significance of the building and allowed us to raise funds to make much needed repairs. This endowment, if it is added to with future donations, will ensure that the building will continue to be cared for as it should be." said Haynes. The staff of the Guthrie Museum Complex will continue fundraising efforts to increase the Carnegie Library endowment.

The Historic Carnegie Library is open to the public, free of charge, from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Territorial Museum at 282-1889.