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Walter Lewis Brown
American librarian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Lewis Brown (January 4, 1861 – October 16, 1931) was an American librarian. Brown served as president of the American Library Association from 1916 to 1917.[1] Brown was instrumental in establishing a public library in Buffalo, New York, now the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.[2][3] Brown led the American Library Association at the beginning of the first World War. In that role, Brown initiated a partnership between the American Library Association and the Library of Congress to create the ALA War Service Committee.[4]
Quick Facts President of the American Library Association, Preceded by ...
Walter Lewis Brown | |
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President of the American Library Association | |
In office 1916–1917 | |
Preceded by | Mary Wright Plummer |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lynch Montgomery |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-01-04)January 4, 1861 |
Died | October 16, 1931(1931-10-16) (aged 70) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Librarian |
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