James Thayer Gerould
1872–1951 (age 79)
Librarian
Biography
James Thayer Gerould spent his career championing public access to books and knowledge as a librarian in Goffstown, believing that strong collections and welcoming staff could transform lives.
He mentored younger librarians, cultivated relationships with schools, and oversaw the growth of local reading rooms so that scholars and children alike could pursue curiosity without barrier.