Elizabeth Howard West | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Howard West March 23, 1873 |
| Died | January 4, 1948 (aged 74) |
| Citizenship | US |
| Education | B.A., B.A., M.A. |
| Alma mater | Mississippi University for Women, University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Years active | late 1890s to 1947 |
| Known for | Librarian and Educator |
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| Relatives | Moses Waddel (grandfather) |
Elizabeth H. (Howard) West (March 23, 1873 – January 4, 1948), was a librarian and archivist active in the United States during the early 20th century. West was appointed the Texas State Librarian in 1918, was two time President of the Texas Library Association, co-founder and first President of the Southwestern Library Association, and was the first Head Librarian of Texas Technological College (later Texas Tech University).