E. J. Josey

E. J. Josey
Josey c. 1960
President of the American Library Association
In office
1984–1985
Preceded byBrooke E. Sheldon
Succeeded byBeverly P. Lynch
Personal details
Born
Elonnie Junius Josey

(1924-01-20)January 20, 1924
Norfolk, Virginia, US
DiedJuly 3, 2009(2009-07-03) (aged 85)
Washington, North Carolina, US
Education
OccupationLibrarian and Activist

Elonnie J. Josey (January 20, 1924 – July 3, 2009) was an African-American activist and librarian. Josey was the first chair of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, having been instrumental in its formation in 1970; served as president of the American Library Association from 1984 to 1985; and was the author of over 400 books and other publications.[1]

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