Ralph R. Shaw
Ralph Robert Shaw (May 18, 1907 – October 14, 1972) was a librarian, a publisher, and an innovator in library science. In 1999, American Libraries named him one of the "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century". He was awarded American Library Association Honorary Membership in 1971.
Ralph R. Shaw | |
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Shaw in 1974 | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1956–1957 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Richards |
| Succeeded by | Lucile M. Morsch |
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| Born | Ralph Robert Shaw May 18, 1907 Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Died | October 14, 1972 (aged 65) |
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| Occupation | Librarian |
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