Henry James Carr | |
|---|---|
 Henry James Carr in November 1913 | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1900–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Reuben Gold Thwaites |
| Succeeded by | John Shaw Billings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1849 Pembroke, New Hampshire, US |
| Died | May 21, 1929 (aged 79) Scranton, Pennsylvania, US |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Henry James Carr (August 16, 1849 – May 21, 1929)[1] was an American librarian.[2]
Carr was raised in New Hampshire and Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked as an accountant and cashier in railway offices from 1867 to 1886. During that time, he studied law at the University of Michigan, gaining admission to the bar in 1879, but he never practiced law. In 1886, Carr was named librarian for the Grand Rapids Public Library, where he worked until 1890 when he was recruited to create a new public library for the residents of Saint Joseph, Missouri. In 1891 he moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania, to assist them in establishing their public library.[3][4]
Carr served as the president of the American Library Association from 1900 to 1901.[5] He also served as the association's secretary from 1898 to 1900 and its treasurer from 1886 to 1893.[6] Carr served as Librarian in Scranton until his death in 1929.[7]
- ^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ Nix, Larry T. (February 16, 2012). "Henry Carr's Collection of ALA Memorabilia". Library History Buff blog. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Conduct Services for Henry Carr". Scranton Republican. Newspapers.com. May 24, 1929. p. 13.
- ^ History of Scranton and Its People, Volume 2. 1914. p. 254. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Handbook - Past Officers". Bulletin of the American Library Association. 5: 300. 1911. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Plaque honoring Carr's service". Retrieved 9 February 2016 – via WikiMedia Commons.