Finding Aid for Hardy R. Franklin Papers, 1992-94 | The American Library Association Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Hardy R. Franklin Papers, 1992-94

ID: 2/1/38

Primary Creator: Franklin, Hardy R. (1929-2004)

Extent: 0.3 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: By type of material and alphabeticaly thereunder

Subjects: ALA Annual Conference, ALA Midwinter Meeting, President, ALA, Public Services, Young Adult Services

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Papers of Hardy R. Franklin, President (1993-94), includes correspondence, articles, speeches and reports concerning biographical information, inaugural events, youth services, annual and midwinter conferences, and presidential committees. Documents particularly reflect the theme of Franklin's presidency: "Customer Service: The Heart of the Library."

Series is missing.

Biographical Note

Hardy R. Franklin graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta and then served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. Upon returning to the United States, he earned a master's degree in library science from Atlanta University in 1956 and then a doctorate in library science from Rutgers University in 1971. He was Director of the District of Columbia Public Library system for almost 23 years, from 1974 until he resigned in 1997 amidst scandal. He was accused of favoritism, embezzlement, and sexual harassment, and in 1998 he pled guilty to a conflict-of-interest charge. He was President of ALA from 1993 to 1994. In 1983, he received ALA's Allie Beth Martin Award [1]. He died on August 21, 2004 [2].

Subject/Index Terms

ALA Annual Conference
ALA Midwinter Meeting
President, ALA
Public Services
Young Adult Services

Administrative Information

Repository: The American Library Association Archives

Accruals: 04/17/2004

Access Restrictions: None: Open for public research

Other Note: 1 Pages

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