Albert King Hawkes
Albert King Hawkes (June 1848 – November 1916) was an optometrist, inventor, and philanthropist and proponent of children's libraries in rural Georgia towns.[1][2] Several Hawkes Children's Library buildings were constructed from his advocacy and charitable work. Some of the libraries included theaters.[1] Hawkes planned to build 100 new libraries in Georgia. He helped fund several in his will.[2] The Hawkes Children's Library of West Point and Hawkes Children's Library (Cedartown, Georgia) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hawkes Children's Library (Griffin, Georgia)
Libraries
- Hawkes Children's Library (West Point, Georgia)
- Hawkes Children's Library (Cedartown, Georgia)
- Hawkes Children's Library (Griffin, Georgia)[3]
- Hawkes Children's Library (Roswell, Georgia)[1]
References
- Diane Glidewell (April 15, 2011). "Friends of Library: Can Hawkes Building be saved?". Jackson Progress-Argus. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- Jhericca Luckie (December 12, 2012). "The Hawkes Library". Chattahoochee Heritage Project Auburn University. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- Landmarkhunter.com Retrieved November 18, 2018.
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