William Frederick Poole
American bibliographer and librarian (1821-1894)
William Frederick Poole was born on December 24, 1821 in Salem and died on March 1, 1894, aged 72. Recorded occupations: librarian, historian, writer, athlete and bibliographer. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include President of the American Library Association. Notable works include “Poole's Index to Periodical Literature”. Educated at Yale University. Honours include Library Hall of Fame. Member of American Library Association, American Antiquarian Society and American Historical Association.
- Born
- December 24, 1821 · Salem
- Died
- March 1, 1894
- Age at death
- 72
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- librarian, historian, writer, athlete, bibliographer
- Positions held
- President of the American Library Association
- Notable works
- Poole's Index to Periodical Literature
- Education
- Yale University
- Honours
- Library Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 6 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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