Documents of the 1936 Richmond Conference of the American Library Association, [manuscript], 1936.

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Documents of the 1936 Richmond Conference of the American Library Association, [manuscript], 1936.

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The collection contains a letter dated 1936 Apr 8 inviting ALA members to the Richmond conference, accompanied by a packet of papers actually distributed at the conference. Includes a name badge reading "John Wyllie, Univ. of Va.," several pamphlets, and other items from the conference. Includes two copies of a spurious letter from "the papers of The Gallant Y....Gentleman" dating from 1736 May 14. Accompanied by an invitation to the members of the American Library Association to take an historical tour of Petersburg.

circa 20 items.

University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7416750

University of Virginia. Library

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American Library Association

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The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest and largest library association in the world....

Wyllie, John Cook, 1908-1968

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Description of this Albemarle Co. lawyer. From the description of Biographical sketch of George Carr [manuscript] / drafted by J.C.W. for his grandson Mr. Charles Carr, 1967. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647936052 Wyllie was Director of Libraries, University of Virginia, and Book Review Editor of The Richmond News Leader. From the description of Letters : concerning his book reviews in The Richmond news leader, 1952-1963. (University of Virginia)...