John H. Gilbert International Memorial Library

As a little boy, my dad named his book collection the "John H. Gilbert International Memorial Library." After the books laid dormant for decades, Daddy reopened his library for us little girls. On the pre-established library days, we all would march in unison to the Welsh cabinet singing the John H. Gilbert International Memorial Library theme song. Our books chosen, we filled out our library loan cards which were printed on special letterhead stationery, and awaited Daddy’s authenticating signature and due date. Someday my children will hold very similar library cards for the Mrs. Katherine G. Guth Private Literary Collections.