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James E. Bryan

1909 – 2007

American librarian; president of the American Library Association from 1962 to 1963

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About James E. Bryan

Lived 1909 – 2007 (aged 97). James E. Bryan was an American librarian.

James Edward "Ned" Bryan III (July 11, 1909 – May 10, 2007) was an American librarian, and president of the American Library Association from 1962 to 1963. Bryan was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, to William W. and Florence Shimer Bryan. He received degrees from Lafayette College, Drexel University and American University.

He began his career at the District of Columbia Public Library and was later named Director of the Easton, Pennsylvania, public library. He then moved to Pittsburgh to manage a department in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Bryan then moved to Newark, New Jersey, to serve first as Assistant Director and in 1958 was named Director of the Newark Public Library. He retired from Newark at age 63 in 1972.

Bryan served as president of the Public Library Association in 1959 and the New Jersey Library Association from 1952 to 1954.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
American University, Drexel University, Lafayette College
Positions held
President of the American Library Association
Also known as
James Edward Bryan III, James Edward Bryan, James Bryan III, James Bryan, James Edward "Ned" Bryan III

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James E. Bryan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James E. Bryan?

American librarian; president of the American Library Association from 1962 to 1963

When was James E. Bryan born?

James E. Bryan was born on 11 July 1909 in Easton.

When did James E. Bryan die?

James E. Bryan died on 10 May 2007 in Hancock.

What was James E. Bryan's occupation?

James E. Bryan was a librarian.

What nationality was James E. Bryan?

James E. Bryan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James E. Bryan

· Wikidata: Q23133968

· DBpedia: James E. Bryan

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