This worked out really well, with each of us taking a volume. Important discovery in terms of logistics: These early years (1872-1874?) always have the local news on p. 3. Also, we figured out that the Lecture Committee planned speakers for the town's YMCA hall (Colonial building at this time) and that there was a Town Hall with an auditorium.
Recapping decisions: (1) We think we'll spread our view over lectures/guests at the vanished YMCA and Town Hall buildings as well, to incorporate the interesting names -- and with the belief that for many of these, there may have been an Athenaeum Hall reception. (2) I'll start gathering images online, and will send them to Bob for future printing. Anyone else who spots a good image (like Shara's geography lecturer's book image), send them to Bob also. (3) We'll incorporate Edward Fairbanks's list of lecturers from p. 320 in the St J history as a baseline list of noted people who spoke here in town.
Next work session in person, Friday May 28, 8:30 a.m., at the Athenaeum.
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