Jack Dalton papers, [ca. 1940]-1976.

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Jack Dalton papers, [ca. 1940]-1976.

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, minutes, and related printed materials from the office files of Dalton, reflecting his professional activities in the fields of American and international librarianship from 1940 to 1976. The major areas of interest are library education, especially foreign students; the Dewey Decimal Classification and its publisher, the Forest Press; the American Library Association, particularly its Reference Service Division's Bibliography Committee; the Council of National Library Associations; Franklin Book Programs; the International Federation of Library Associations; the National Book Committee; and WHO'S WHO IN LIBRARY SERVICE. Series II deals chiefly with Dalton's position as Director of the Library Development Center, 1970-1976, documenting the activities of the Center, its consultation reports, and studies. In addition there are files concerning the American Library Association Board of Education for Librarianship, 1953-1954, and other miscellaneous professional topics.

15.5 linear ft. ( 37 boxes)

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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....

International Federation of Library Associations

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American Library Association. Board of Education for Librarianship

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From the guide to the American Library Association, Board of Education for Librarianship Records, 1945-1954., (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library, ) ...

Forest Press

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Columbia University. Library Development Center

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National Book Committee

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Columbia university. School of library service

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Franklin Book Programs, inc.

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Franklin Book Programs was established in 1952 by a group of American publishers, librarians and educators to assist developing countries in the creation, production, distribution, and use of books and other educational materials. Initially, the organization believed that by encouraging and facilitating the publication and reading of American books in translation, international ties would be strengthened and misconceptions about the United States dispelled. Franklin open...

Dalton, Jack, 1921-

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Dean, Columbia University School of Library Service, 1959-1970. From the description of Jack Dalton papers, [ca. 1940]-1976. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 489376013 ...

Council of National Library Associations.

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