Ernest Cushing Richardson

Ernest Cushing Richardson
President of the American Library Association
In office
1904–1905
Preceded byHerbert Putnam
Succeeded byFrank Pierce Hill
Personal details
Born(1860-02-09)February 9, 1860
Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
DiedJune 3, 1939(1939-06-03) (aged 79)
Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA
Cause of deathAngina pectoris
Resting placeLyme, Connecticut, USA
Spouse
Grace Duncan Ely
(m. 1891; died 1933)
EducationAmherst College
OccupationLibrarian

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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Branscomb was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Kniffel, Sullivan, & McCormick. "100 of the Most Important Leaders We had in the 20th Century". American Libraries, 1999, p. 38-48.