From the desk of Alison Gibson, Director
This intriguing photograph, a recent gift to the library, is a prime example of the importance of identifying the subject. We would have had no strong idea where it was, other than ‘just’ another 1937 flood picture. The back of the photo says Taken on Second Street in Ripley. The large tree is Ripley’s massive Ginko tree. This house and the out buildings are gone. Used to be at the side yard of the Scott’s house just past the Red Oak bridge on Rt 52/Second Street. The men in the boat are listed as Biz and Clem Germann. The tree has certainly grown over the years. According to the 1965 Ripley Ohio history book, the Ginko tree was planted by an ancestor of Bill Mockbee approximately 100 years ago. (So in the 1860s)—Still going strong!
Earlier this year we cataloged some of the Ohio Division of Wildlife field guides. They are small, between 40-80 pages, filled with photos and information, and are very specific to a narrow focus. Here are a few examples—Common Bees and Wasps of Ohio, Raptors of Ohio, Freshwater Mussels of Ohio and Millipedes of Ohio. We find them useful and interesting, and hope that you do as well.
Our libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
The library staff want to thank all of the Veterans for their bravery and duty. Throughout the years, many residents of Ripley and Brown County have patriotically given their service to our country, and we thank you.
