William S. Dix papers, 1955-1978.

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William S. Dix papers, 1955-1978.

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Consists of the personal files of William S. Dix pertaining to his activities outside of the realm of his tenure as Princeton's University Librarian. The files, which consist primarily of memos and correspondence, document his participation on UNESCO committees, as president and board member of the American Library Association and the Association of Research Libraries, and as advisor to several other university library systems.

7.0 linear ft. (9 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....

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Dix, William Spicer

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Dr. William S. Dix (1910-1978) was Princeton's University Librarian from 1953-1975, a period of rapid growth within the University library system. Concurrently during this time, Dix served as president of the Association of Research Libraries (1962-63) and the president of the American Library Association (1979-1970). A respected figure in the world of libraries, Dix was frequently sought out as a consultant by universities and other cultural organizations. He did much work with UNESCO and was a...

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