Aldrich, Ella V. (Ella Virginia), 1902-1982

Ella V. Aldrich Schwing, librarian and educator, was a distinguished alumna of Louisiana State University. She held an A.B. degree in English and chemistry from LSU, an M.A. in comparative literature from LSU, and a B.S. in library science from Columbia University. Her professional career included classroom teaching in Louisiana high schools, work as a librarian at LSU, membership in the faculty of the LSU Library School, and leadership of the LSU Department of Books and Libraries of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her service to LSU included membership in the Board of Supervisors, the LSU Foundation, and the Executive Board of Friends of the LSU Library. The LSU Library Lectures, begun in March 1965, was renamed the Schwing Library Lecture Series in 1981 to honor Ella V. Aldrich Schwing, who had sponsored the series since 1966.

From the description of Ella V. Aldrich Schwing papers, 1921-1973. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 429531761

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