Clara Stanton Jones
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Clara Stanton Jones (May 14, 1913 – September 30, 2012) was the first African-American president of the American Library Association, serving as its acting president from April 11 to July 22 in 1976 and then its president from July 22, 1976, to 1977. [2][3] Also, in 1970 she became the first African American and the first woman to serve as director of a major library system in America, as director of the Detroit Public Library.[4]
Quick Facts President of the American Library Association, Preceded by ...
Clara Stanton Jones | |
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President of the American Library Association | |
In office 1976–1977 | |
Preceded by | Allie Beth Martin |
Succeeded by | Eric Moon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1913-05-14)May 14, 1913 St. Louis, Missouri, US |
Died | September 30, 2012(2012-09-30) (aged 99)[1] Oakland, California, US |
Spouse | Albert DeWitt Jones |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Occupation | Librarian |
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She was awarded American Library Association Honorary Membership in 1983.