Willard O. Mishoff library science literature collection, 1875-1967 (bulk 1920-1959).

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Willard O. Mishoff library science literature collection, 1875-1967 (bulk 1920-1959).

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The Willard O. Mishoff library science literature collection 1875-1967 (bulk 1920-1959) contains a variety of published and unpublished materials disseminated to American libraries and practicing librarians to aid them in collection development, reference, circulation, and cataloging services. Typical items include bibliographies, manuals, monographs, pamphlets, and periodicals. Additional materials include commemorative literature from library dedications and promotional literature for the public on the value of libraries and their resources. This collection consists of one series: Series I. Library science literature, 1875-1967.

6 linear feet (6 boxes).

San Jose State University

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San Jose State University

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San JoseĢ State University. Library. Special Collections & Archives

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Organizational History In 1857 the San Francisco Board of Education established an evening school for current and prospective teachers in the city. The school became know as the Minns' Evening Normal School, named after the principal, Washington Minns. In 1862, the California State Legislature formally established Minns' school as the first California State Normal School. The school remained in San Francisco until the California State Legisla...

Mishoff, Willard O.

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Willard O. Mishoff (1896-1980) led a career as an academic and research librarian. From 1938 to 1943 he served as Director of the University of Central Missouri Library, and from 1943 to 1958 he served as a library specialist for the U.S. Office of Education. Later, he worked as a faculty member in the library science program at Mississippi State College for Women. From 1962 to 1966 he taught classes in reference and bibliography at San Jose State College. From the description of Wil...