Friends of Maag History

In 1938, when Youngstown State University was Youngstown College, the Friends of Youngstown College Library was established by the Youngstown Branch of the American Association of University Women along with William F. Maag, Jr. The Friends raised many thousands of dollars to buy books for the college as it grew into a university.

With William F. Maag, Jr.'s guidance, the Friends continued in existence for nearly 30 years until the college joined the state system in the late sixties. The organization raised over $115,000 for books and the dream of a new library building was achieved in November of 1976 when construction of the William F. Maag Library was completed.

After its objectives were accomplished, the group entered a long period of hibernation. In 1985 a dedicated group of YSU staff, faculty members, administrators and alumni led by Carol Wall and Dr. James A Houck, revived interest in the organization, renaming it The Friends of Maag Library.

Charter membership consisted of 60 individuals. Membership has since grown to more than 350.

Friends Wall of Fame:

Individuals who gave unselfishly of their time and talents have been honored with bronze plaques placed on the wall in the north lobby of Maag Library. Names on the Friends Wall:

1987 William F. Maag, Jr.
1987 George H. G. Jones
1993 John J. Coffelt
1993 Neil D. Humphrey
1993 Louise D. Karns
1994 Gratia Murphy
1994 Hildegard Schnuttgen
1994 Carol Wall
1995 William R. Cochran
1995 James A. Houck
1995 Barbara Wigle