Theresa West Elmendorf | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A 1912 illustration of Elmendorf | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1911–1912 | |
| Preceded by | James Ingersoll Wyer |
| Succeeded by | Henry Eduard Legler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Theresa Hubbel West November 1, 1855 Pardeeville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 1932 (aged 76) |
| Spouse |
Henry Livingston Elmendorf
(m. 1896; died 1906) |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for | First female President of the ALA |
Theresa West Elmendorf (November 1, 1855 – September 4, 1932) was an American librarian, the first woman President of the American Library Association, 1911-1912.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
- ^ "Mrs. Theresa West Elmendorf". The Daily Tribune. Wisconsin Rapids, WI. August 9, 1946. p. 9. Retrieved July 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Thomison, p. 280
- ^ "New Librarian". Buffalo Courier. Buffalo, NY. June 11, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved July 27, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Rooney 1978, pp. 65–66.
- ^ Thomison 1993, p. 279.
- ^ "New Library Appointees to Be Notified Today". The Buffalo Enquirer. Buffalo, NY. July 16, 1906. p. 3. Retrieved July 27, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Thomison 1993, p. 280.
