Dix, William Spicer
Variant namesDr. William S. Dix (1910-1978) was Princeton's University Librarian from 1953-1975, a period of rapid growth within the University library system. Concurrently during this time, Dix served as president of the Association of Research Libraries (1962-63) and the president of the American Library Association (1979-1970). A respected figure in the world of libraries, Dix was frequently sought out as a consultant by universities and other cultural organizations. He did much work with UNESCO and was a member of the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works.
From the description of William S. Dix papers, 1955-1978. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 76954451
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| referencedIn | Princeton University. Library. Library records, 1810-2005. | Princeton University Library | |
| creatorOf | Dix, William S. William S. Dix papers, 1955-1978. | Princeton University Library | |
| referencedIn | Consortium for Assistance to the University of Petroleum and Minerals. Consortium for Assistance to the University of Petroleum and Minerals records, 1971-1980. | Princeton University Library | |
| referencedIn | Cameron, Donald F. Records, 1925-1971. | Rutgers University |
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| associatedWith | American Library Association. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Association of Research Libraries. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Cameron, Donald F. | person |
| associatedWith | Consortium for Assistance to the University of Petroleum and Minerals. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Princeton University. Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rutgers University. Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Unesco. Dept. of Documentation, Libraries, and Archives. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | U.S. National Commission for UNESCO | corporateBody |
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