Ernest Cushing Richardson | |
|---|---|
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| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Putnam |
| Succeeded by | Frank Pierce Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1860 Woburn, Massachusetts, USA |
| Died | June 3, 1939 (aged 79) Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA |
| Cause of death | Angina pectoris |
| Resting place | Lyme, Connecticut, USA |
| Spouse |
Grace Duncan Ely
(m. 1891; died 1933) |
| Education | Amherst College |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Ernest Cushing Richardson (February 9, 1860 – June 3, 1939)[1] was an American librarian, theologian and scholar. Throughout his life Richardson strived to make advances in cataloging systems and increased access to necessary research materials in U.S. libraries. He was named one of the "100 Most Important Leaders [Librarians] had in the 20th Century" by American Libraries in 1999.[2]