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Eli M. Oboler (1915 – 1983)- "Librarians We Have Lost." Sesquicentennial Memories -1976-2026

  • 1.  Eli M. Oboler (1915 – 1983)- "Librarians We Have Lost." Sesquicentennial Memories -1976-2026

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    Eli M. Oboler -(1915 – 1983)
    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 for intellectual freedom. 
    The American Library Association remembers his work with the Eli M. The Oboler Memorial Award recognizing literary works addressing intellectual freedom, including ethical, political, or social issues. 
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    "Librarians We Have Lost." Sesquicentennial Memories -1976-2026 is a Project of the Library History Round Table.

    Questions:  Brett Spencer (dbs21@psu.edu), Project Coordinator, or Kathleen McCook (kmccook@usf.edu), Committee Member.



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    Kathleen de la Peña McCook
    Distinguished University Professor
    School of Information
    University of South Florida
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