Mantor+Library

toc As you find information about this building, please document it as much as possible. Try to put the information in the correct category. Some information may be duplicated in more than one category and that's okay. =Year= When was the building built? It may have taken more than a year, so when did it get started, when did it get finished, did they have to stop working on it for any reason and then start later? When was the official opening? It's named after Agnes Mantor, long time teacher for FSTC ||
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Nancy Porter || Old newspaper clips || Mantor was built abt. 1958.

=Name= Is the name of the building descriptive (Admissions, Fitness Center) or was the building named in honor of someone or some thing? Who was the building named for? What is that person's relationship to UMF? Has the name been changed? What are nicknames for the building (please only tell "polite" ones that can be documented)?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Jordan and Brittany Block 2 || Volume 107 Paper # 52(1964-1965) The Franklin Journal "FSTC to Honor Agunus P. Mantor With Building Dedication, June 5) Top right hand page || On June 5, 1965 Agnus P. Mantor was honored at Merrill Hall by the naming of the Farmington College Library. She served as a chief librarian for the college for 14 years and educated in the elementary schools. She attended Farmington State College and received her diploma in 1959. She went to Boston University to get her Bachleors degree. ||
 * Leah Block 2 || Photo of Agnus P. Mantor found in a large pile of photos from 1928. || [[file:Mantor.tif]] ||

=Construction Materials= What were the construction materials used to build this building? How durable are they? Were they popular at the time but now unpopular (asbestos, lead paint,…), What's the burn time? Has the building been remodeled or restored or added on?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Architecture= What is the architectural style of the building? Why was it chosen? How does it compare to what was on the campus at the time?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Location= Where is this building on campus? What was there before the building was built?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Jordan and Brittany **Block # 2** || Farmington State College: Survey Plan Sept. 1969 Drawn by: Sherwood Tuell (rolled up white poster) || Mantor Library is located on what used to be lots 6,7,8, and possibly lot 9? Lot 6 was previously owned by Ina N. Whitney and was purchased by Farmington State College in 9-26-1966. Lot 7 was previously owned by Errol L. Dearborn (connection??) and was purchased 6-16-1954. Lot 8 was owned by Ella T. Wolcott and was purchased by Farmington State College in 6-11-1954. Lot 9 was owned by John A. Sweet III and was purchased by Farmington State College in 6-17-1954. ||

=Purpose= Why was this building built? What was its original purpose? Has the building been re-purposed over time? What national/ state/ regional events were held in the building besides UMF activities? What kinds of UMF activities were held in the building?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Jordan and Brittany Block 2 || Newspaper Book - Jan 19, 1965, Vol. 107, No. 13, Page 1, Bottom left, 3rd Article || Title of article: //Hawaiian Children's Art Exhibit Opens at Teacher's College Library// ||

=Politics= Was there any backlash/ politics involved in the decisions related to the building? What were the reactions from the town government, Farmington's citizens, nearby towns, other universities?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Population= What was the student population at the time the building was built? (number of students, gender, where were they from, etc.)
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Other Tidbits= What else did you learn about this building or its history that was interesting but doesn't really fit into any of the above categories?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||