Willard P. Lewis papers. [manuscript]. 1919-1948.

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Willard P. Lewis papers. [manuscript]. 1919-1948.

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Librarian at University of New Hampshire from 1919 to 1929; Wesleyan University from 1929 to 1931; and head of the library at Pennsylvania State College from 1931 to 1948. Also director of the Summer Library School and college archivist. The collection consists of correspondence relating to his work at all 3 universities and his efforts through speeches and publications to inform the public of the importance of libraries. The collection also includes transcripts of lectures Lewis delivered on library science and librarianship.

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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....

Lewis, Willard P. (Willard Potter), 1889-1953

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Willard P. Lewis served as Librarian at University of New Hampshire from 1919 to 1929; Wesleyan University from 1929 to 1931; and head of the library at Pennsylvania State College from 1931 to 1948 where he was also director of the Summer Library School and college archivist. He retired in 1949 as Librarian Emeritus. From the description of Willard P. Lewis papers, 1919-1948. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 303646424 ...

Wesleyan University (Middleton, Conn.). Library

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University of New Hampshire. Library

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Pennsylvania State College. Libraries

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