Henry Eduard Legler | |
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 Henry Legler with Sarah Byrd Eskew | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1912–1913 | |
| Preceded by | Theresa West Elmendorf |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Hatfield Anderson |
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| Born | (1861-06-22)June 22, 1861 |
| Died | September 13, 1917(1917-09-13) (aged 56) |
| Party | Republican |
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Henry Eduard Legler (June 22, 1861 – September 13, 1917) was an Italian American journalist, politician, and librarian. Born inPalermo,Sicily,Italy, His birth name was given as Enrico, Legler emigrated with his parents to theUnited States in 1869 and then settled inMilwaukee, Wisconsin in 1872. While in Wisconsin, Legler was a journalist. In 1889, Legler served in theWisconsin State Assembly and was aRepublican. From 1890 to 1894, Legler served as secretary of the Milwaukee School Board.
From 1904 to 1909, Legler served as secretary of the Wisconsin Library Commission. Then, from 1909 until his death in 1917, Legler served as librarian of theChicago Public Library. Legler also served as president of theAmerican Library Association in 1912 and 1913. Legler also served as curator of theWisconsin Historical Society and had written several books and articles about history. Legler died in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2][3]
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