The mission of the Library History Round Table (LHRT) is to encourage research and publication on library history and promote awareness and discussion of historical issues in librarianship.
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Dorothy Louise Porter Wesley (May 25, 1905 – December 17, 1995) Image from Library of Congress As the first African American to receive a library ...
Alphonse F. Trezza (1920–2009) was a prominent American librarian, educator, and advocate for library systems and information science. He played a pivotal role in advancing library ...
Arthur Curley's 1994 article, "Libraries: an American Value," appeared in American Libraries in 1994. He was President of the American Library Association in 1994-1995 ...
An update on The Librarians We Have Lost series: https://lhrt.news/2026/02/19/update-librarians-we-have-lost-reaches-150-for-alas-150th-anniversary/ Best, Brett ------------------------------ ...
Eli M. Oboler worked as the longtime librarian at the Idaho State University library, later renamed the Eli M. Oboler Library, from 1949 to 1980. He was a prominent advocate ...
"Tony was the outstanding leader of all US AIR FORCE librarians." --Harry Franklin Brooks IV Norman Eugene "Tony" Dakan (1926-2010) (Picture from Find a Grave ...
Dr. Elizabeth W. Stone was ALA President in 1981-82. During her Presidency the National Library Symbol was established. A Tribute to Dr. Elizabeth Stone has been posted ...
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