TITLE

Lillian Helena Smith 1887-1983

PUB. DATE

February 1983

SOURCE

School Library Journal;Feb83, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p13

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the death of Lillian Helena Smith, pioneer in library services to children, on January 5, 1983 at age 95. Education; Career history; Contributions to library science.

ACCESSION #

5682672

Tags: SMITH, Lillian Eugenia, 1897-1966;  LIBRARIANS;  DEATH

 

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