Anne Carroll Moore

American writer and advocate for children's libraries (1871–1961)
Person human Q4769255
Anne Carroll Moore
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Anne Carroll Moore

Summary

Anne Carroll Moore is a human[1]. Born in Limerick[2], she… she was born on July 12, 1871[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on January 20, 1961[5]. She worked as a librarian[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], children's writer[9], and journalist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #6,665 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Anne Carroll Moore's place of birth was Limerick[2].
  • Anne Carroll Moore died in New York City[4].
  • Anne Carroll Moore was born on July 12, 1871[3].
  • Anne Carroll Moore died on January 20, 1961[5].
  • Anne Carroll Moore is buried at Limerick[12].
  • Anne Carroll Moore held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's professions included librarian[6].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's professions included writer[7].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Anne Carroll Moore worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Anne Carroll Moore worked as a journalist[10].
  • Anne Carroll Moore was employed by Pratt Institute[14].
  • Among Anne Carroll Moore's employers was New York Public Library[15].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's education included a stint at Pratt Institute[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Anne Carroll Moore is Nicholas; A Manhattan Christmas Story[17].
  • Anne Carroll Moore received the Library Hall of Fame[18].
  • Anne Carroll Moore received the Regina Medal[19].
  • Anne Carroll Moore is recorded as female[20].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's Commons category is recorded as Anne Carroll Moore[22].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[23].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's family name is recorded as Moore[24].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's given name is recorded as Anne[25].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's given name is recorded as Carroll[26].
  • Anne Carroll Moore's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of American Library Biography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Limerick[2], Anne Carroll Moore… she was born on July 12, 1871[3].

Education

Anne Carroll Moore was educated at Pratt Institute[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], children's writer[9], and journalist[10]. Employers include Pratt Institute[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and New York Public Library[15], a library network[32], in United States[33], founded in 1895[34], headquartered in New York City[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Anne Carroll Moore is Nicholas; A Manhattan Christmas Story[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Library Hall of Fame[18], an award[36], in United States[37] and Regina Medal[19], a literary award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1959[40].

Death and Burial

Anne Carroll Moore died on January 20, 1961[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She is buried at Limerick[12].

Why It Matters

Anne Carroll Moore ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #6,665 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Anne Carroll Moore born?

Born in Limerick[2], Anne Carroll Moore…

Where did Anne Carroll Moore die?

Anne Carroll Moore passed away in New York City[4].

What did Anne Carroll Moore do for work?

Anne Carroll Moore worked as librarian[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], children's writer[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Anne Carroll Moore go to school?

Anne Carroll Moore was educated at Pratt Institute[16].

What awards did Anne Carroll Moore receive?

Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[18] and Regina Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . nypl.org. nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Nicholas; A Manhattan Christmas Story
    Given name Anne, Carroll
    Family name Moore
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject New York Public Library
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