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Photograph of Wedding at the Old Worthington Library, May 8, 1982 is a picture, with genre photograph and group portraits. Its dimensions are 3.5 in. x 4.875 in..
It was created on Saturday, May 8, 1982.
Rachel Alexander is the Contributor.
This color photograph shows the wedding ceremony of librarian Rachel Alexander and Bob Foulk at the Old Worthington Library on May 8, 1982.
Alexander and Foulk are shown standing on the steps at the right of the photo; facing them is the then-Mayor of Worthington, Lawrence Braun, who officiated. Behind them on the landing is a music ensemble comprised of a harpsichord, violin and oboe. At the left of the photo is the crowd watching the wedding.
At the time, the Old Worthington Library was the only location of Worthington Libraries. The wedding took place that Saturday night, after the library closed, with food contributed by library staff. The view is taken from the main floor looking down at the landing, stairs and lower level. Following a building renovation, the space at the top of the photo is now occupied by a portion of the library's children's department.
Alexander worked for Worthington Libraries from 1976 to 1985, and again from 1997 to 2008; during that time she served many roles, including community services librarian, children’s librarian, youth services manager and youth services materials selector.
It covers the topics mayors, librarians and library workers, libraries and weddings.
It features the people Lawrence H. Braun, 1934-1996, Rachel Alexander and Bob Foulk.
It covers the city Worthington. It covers the area Old Worthington.
The original is in a private collection.
This file was reformatted digital in the format video/jpeg.
The Worthington Memory identification code is wcd0812.
This metadata record was human prepared by Worthington Libraries on April 28, 2025. It was last updated May 6, 2025.