Brief Description: The Mildred L. Batchelder Papers includes bibliographies relating to children's and young adult literature compiled by private and public institutions, including public school systems, public libraries, UNESCO, and the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

Record Series Number: 24/2/20

Created by: Batchelder, Mildred L. (1901-1998), Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

Volume: 2.3 Cubic Feet

Acquired: 6/28/99

Arrangement: alphabetical by subject

Biographical Note for Batchelder, Mildred L. (1901-1998) : Mildred L. Batchelder began her career working at Omaha (NE) Public Library, then as a children's librarian at St. Cloud (MN) State Teachers College, and subsequently as librarian of Haven Elementary School in Evanston, IL. She eventually joined the ranks of the American Library Association in 1936. Batchelder spent 30 years with ALA, working as an ambassador to the world on behalf of children and books, encouraging and promoting the translation of the world's best children's literature (1).

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