Garoutte, Eudora, -1943

Mary Eudora Garoutte was born in Woodland, California. She began working in the California State Library in 1899. She was first placed in charge of bringing the California newspapers into order, and then of gathering other California material into a department of its own. She served as head of the California Section until 1933. At the time of her retirement, the section contained 13,000 volumes. Garoutte was active in civic and library affairs until her death in Alameda, California on January 8, 1943.

From the description of Eudora Garoutte Collection, 1908-1943. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 189991139

Biography

Mary Eudora Garoutte was born in Woodland. She began working in the California State Library in 1899. She was placed in charge first of bringing the California newspapers into order and then of gathering other California material into a department of its own. She served as head of the California Section for 34 years. At the time of her retirement, the California Section contained 13,000 volumes. She was active in civic and library affairs until her death in Alameda, January 8, 1943.

From the guide to the Eudora Garoutte Collection, 1918-1943, (California State Library)