'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Derby Public Library's first board president

Turnback Tuesday recognizes the first President of the Board of Directors for the Derby Public Library, Edwin B. Gager. 
Gager was a graduate of Yale in 1877 and was admitted to the Bar in 1881. 
He served as Judge for the City Court of Derby from 1889-1895 and later became Judge of the Superior Court. 
Gager’s commitment to Derby was very apparent. He was the first President of the Board of Directors for Derby Public Library starting in 1901 until his death in 1922.


Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.