David Horace Clift

American librarian
Person human Q5235134
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Summary

David Horace Clift was born on June 16, 1907[1], in Washington[2]. He died on October 12, 1973[3]. He worked as a librarian[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[6]
  • Employer: Yale University[7]
  • Educated at: University of Kentucky[8], Columbia University School of Library Service[9]
  • Award received: Library Hall of Fame[10], Joseph W. Lippincott Award[11], American Library Association Honorary Membership[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Given name: David[14]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of American Library Biography[15], 100 of the Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century[16], A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[17]

Why It Matters

David Horace Clift is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was David Horace Clift born?

David Horace Clift was born in Washington[2].

What did David Horace Clift do for work?

David Horace Clift worked as a librarian[4].

Where did David Horace Clift go to school?

David Horace Clift was educated at University of Kentucky[8] and Columbia University School of Library Service[9].

What awards did David Horace Clift receive?

Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[10], Joseph W. Lippincott Award[11], and American Library Association Honorary Membership[12].

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  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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