Frank Pierce Hill

Frank Pierce Hill

ALA President from 1905-1906
Born August 22, 1855
Concord, New Hampshire
Died August 28, 1941 (1941-08-29) (aged 86)
Nationality American
Alma mater Dartmouth College
Occupation Librarian
Known for President of the American Library Association

Frank Pierce Hill (August 22, 1855 – August 28, 1941) was an American librarian. Hill served as president of the American Library Association from 1905 to 1906 and the American Library Institute 1912 to 15.[1] Hill was the first director of the Newark Public Library from 1889 to 1901, when he left Newark to serve as Chief Librarian of the Brooklyn Public Library. Hill served in that position until his retirement in 1930.[2]

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References

  1. "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  2. "Frank P. Hill Papers (Librariana)" (PDF). Newark Public Library. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
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