Meriam Park and Meriam Library | What’s In a Name?

CHICO — It’s the name of both a building and a community in Chico. You might wonder how both Meriam Library and Meriam Park got their names.

Meriam Library was named after both a father and son. The library was named after Morrison E. Meriam, who was a Chico State professor of psychology from 1902 to 1934, and Theodore “Ted” Meriam, a community leader, alumnus and friend of the university, according to Chico State Public Relations Manager Andrew J. Staples.

Ted Meriam was also a member of the California State University Board of Trustees from 1961 to 1971 and served as its chair from 1968 to 1969.

Meriam Park is also named after Ted Meriam, who also served as mayor of Chico from 1949 until 1957.

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