Poole, William Frederick, 1821-1894

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Birth 1821-12-24
Death 1894-03-01
Americans,

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Librarian of the Newberry Library.

From the description of Letter : Chicago, to Sarah K. Bolton, Cleveland, 1890 Oct. 24. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 550365576

American librarian and bibliographer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Chicago, to Mr. Ford, 1887 Jan. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617952

Historian, librarian, and first Librarian of the Newberry Library.

Born in Massachusetts in 1821, Poole worked his way through Yale (1842-1849), where he produced the first Poole's Index to Periodical Literature (1848). In an influential career as public library administrator and as founder, promoter, and president of the American Library Association, Poole contributed greatly to the professionalization of librarianship. In 1887, Poole was invited to organize the Newberry Library in Chicago. As its first Librarian, Poole oversaw book selection and the planning and construction of the Newberry Library building. Also an American historian and president of the American Historical Association.

From the description of Papers, 1858-1894 (bulk 1887-1894). (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 26442745

Librarian.

Poole, librarian at the Boston Atheneum for many years, was a pioneer in bibliography and library science. He is perhaps best known for his INDEX TO PERIODICAL LITERATURE.

From the description of William Frederick Poole correspondence, 1870-1871. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155444504

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  • Librarians
  • Library buildings
  • Library science
  • Scientific publications
  • Smithsonian Exchange

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