United States: a book borrowed from the library in 1943 finally, 82 years later: News

A book was rendered almost 82 years after being borrowed from the San Antonio library. He was accompanied by a letter indicating: “Grandmother will no longer be able to pay him”.

Your child, family and friends. The pages of the book are a bit yellowed. But 82 years after being borrowed from the San Antonio public library in Oregon, in the United States, it was finally returned to the establishment, as relays Associated Press. Inside, a little attention: “I hope there is no delay costs because grandmother can no longer pay it”.

“After my father’s recent death, I inherited a few books of books he left behind, wrote the person in a letter shared by the Library on Instagram and signed the initials PAAG The Book had to be borrowed by my grandmother. That year, she was transferred to Mexico to work at the United States Embassy. possession.”

The fine should have amounted to $ 900

Frances Bruce Strain, the author of the book, was a psychologist and mother of two children. She had written this guide for parents on how to help their children sail in personal relationships, says Associated Press.

In the library, delays cost three hundred per day. Without taking into account inflation, the penalty would amount to almost $ 900. Fortunately, the establishment withdrew the fines system four years ago.

Posted on August 16 at 10:35 p.m., Emilien Delle, 6medias

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