Finding Aid for Historical Record of Libraries and the War, 1940-1945 | The American Library Association Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Historical Record of Libraries and the War, 1940-1945

ID: 2/4/5

Primary Creator: American Library Association

Extent: 0.3 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: By subject

Subjects: National Defense, War Service, War Services Committee, World War II

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Bound subject file of letters, memoranda and publications relating to ALA and library service in World War II, libraries and industrial defense, the Libraries and National Defense newsletter, public libraries, college and research libraries and mailing lists of libraries prepared for government agencies.

Biographical Note

The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users.

Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all (1).

Subject/Index Terms

National Defense
War Service
War Services Committee
World War II

Administrative Information

Repository: The American Library Association Archives

Accruals: 1/17/74

Other Note: 1 Page

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URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/alasfa/0204005a.pdf

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