Ralph A. Ulveling | |
|---|---|
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| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1945–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Vitz |
| Succeeded by | Mary U. Rothrock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Adrian Ulveling May 9, 1902 Adrian, Minnesota, US |
| Died | March 21, 1980 (aged 77) |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Baer (m. 1939) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Ralph Adrian Ulveling (May 9, 1902 – March 21, 1980)[1] was an American librarian best known for his support of intellectual freedom, interracial understanding, and the advancement of the library and information science profession. He is listed as one of the most important contributors to the library profession during the 20th century by the journal American Libraries.[2]
- ^ Ring, Daniel (1990). "Ralph Ulveling". In Wayne A. Wiegand (ed.). Supplement to the Dictionary of American Library Biography. Libraries Unlimited. pp. 138–44. ISBN 978-0-87287-586-9.
- ^ Kniffel, L.; McCormick, E.; Sullivan, P. 100 of the most important leaders we had in the 20th century. American Libraries. Dec 1999. 30, 11. Research Library pg. 47.