Clarence R. Graham | |
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| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1950–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Milton E. Lord |
| Succeeded by | Loleta Dawson Fyan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clarence Reginald Graham (1907-02-28)February 28, 1907 |
| Died | January 28, 1989(1989-01-28) (aged 81) Louisville, Kentucky, US |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Clarence Reginald "Skip" Graham (February 28, 1907 – January 28, 1989)[1] was a prominent librarian and leader in the profession. He was president of theAmerican Library Association from 1950 to 1951.[2]
Graham served as director of theLouisville Public Library for 35 years (1942–1977). In 1952, under his leadership, theLouisville Free Public Library became the first public library in the South to open its main library toAfrican Americans.[3] He became a national figure in the 1950s when he and the Mayor ofLouisville, Kentucky, Charles Farnsley, made the public library a model for communities nationwide. Their partnership included a library-based radio station (WFPL) in 1950; concerts and university lectures in the libraries; and16-mm movies and prints of works of art you could check out. Graham retired in the early 1970s.[4][5]
Graham was president of theAmerican Library Association during the organizations 75th Anniversary Celebration.[6]
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| Preceded by | President of the American Library Association 1950–1951 | Succeeded by |
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