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Ora Carpenter (1861-1932) was Col. Horace Haskell's cousin, right-hand man and close personal friend. He was also the very first librarian at the Haskell Library, taking on other roles as well, including those of secretary-treasurer and janitor. Remembered affectionately by all who knew him, Ora Carpenter worked at the Haskell until his death in 1932. His funeral was held (appropriately) at the Haskell Free Library. His obituary in the Stanstead Journal said it all: his contribution to the border community
Ora Carpenter (1861-1932) was Col. Horace Haskell's cousin, right-hand man and close personal friend. He was also the very first librarian at the Haskell Library, taking on other roles as well, including those of secretary-treasurer and janitor. Remembered affectionately by all who knew him, Ora Carpenter worked at the Haskell until his death in 1932. His funeral was held (appropriately) at the Haskell Free Library. His obituary in the Stanstead Journal said it all: his contribution to the border community had been 'unstinted; he simply gave all, even his life.' (Photo - Haskell Archives)