Brief Description: Papers of Kenneth F. Kister, 1923-2000, contains correspondence, interview tapes, transcriptions of interviews, notes, notebooks, and postcards in preparation of a biography, Eric Moon: The Life and Library Times (McFarland, 2002) by Kenneth F. Kister. Eric Moon (1923-) was a prominent librarian who served as editor of Library Journal (1959-68), chief editor at Scarecrow Press (1969-78), ALA President (1977-78), and who was instrumental in the founding of the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT). Also contains materials from Moon's own files.
Held at:
The American Library Association Archives
19 Library
1408 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: 217 333 0798
Fax: 217 244 2868
Email: ala-archives [at] library.illinois.edu
Record Series Number: 97/1/56
Created by: Kister, Kenneth F. (1935-)
Volume: 2.3 Cubic Feet
Acquired:
11/09/2006.
Arrangement: Arranged by media format and by subject thereunder
Subject Index
American Library Association (ALA)
Biography, Librarians
Canada
Conferences
Library Journal
Moon, Eric
President
Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Technical Access Notes: Requires cassette player to listen to interview tapes