Harry M. Lydenberg

American librarian, book conservationist, lecturer, author (1874–1960)
Person human Q5670806
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Harry M. Lydenberg

Summary

Harry M. Lydenberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dayton[2]. He was born on November 18, 1874[3]. He died in Westerville[4]. He died on April 16, 1960[5]. He worked as a librarian[6] and bibliographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harry M. Lydenberg's place of birth was Dayton[2].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg passed away in Westerville[4].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg was born on November 18, 1874[3].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg died on April 16, 1960[5].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's professions included librarian[6].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg worked as a bibliographer[7].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg held the position of President of the American Library Association[10].
  • Among Harry M. Lydenberg's employers was New York Public Library[11].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg received the Library Hall of Fame[13].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg received the Joseph W. Lippincott Award[14].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg received the American Library Association Honorary Membership[15].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg was a member of American Library Association[16].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg was a member of American Philosophical Society[17].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg is recorded as male[18].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[20].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's given name is recorded as Harry[21].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of American Library Biography[22].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's described by source is recorded as 100 of the Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century[23].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's described by source is recorded as A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[24].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Harry M. Lydenberg's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dayton[2], Harry M. Lydenberg… he was born on November 18, 1874[3].

Education

Harry M. Lydenberg's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6] and bibliographer[7]. Harry M. Lydenberg was employed by New York Public Library[11]. He held the position of President of the American Library Association[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Library Hall of Fame[13], an award[27], in United States[28]; Joseph W. Lippincott Award[14], an award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1938[31]; and American Library Association Honorary Membership[15], an award[32], in United States[33].

Death and Burial

Harry M. Lydenberg died on April 16, 1960[5]. He passed away in Westerville[4].

Why It Matters

Harry M. Lydenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Harry M. Lydenberg born?

Harry M. Lydenberg was born in Dayton[2].

Where did Harry M. Lydenberg die?

Harry M. Lydenberg died in Westerville[4].

What did Harry M. Lydenberg do for work?

Harry M. Lydenberg worked as librarian[6] and bibliographer[7].

Where did Harry M. Lydenberg go to school?

Harry M. Lydenberg was educated at Harvard University[12].

What awards did Harry M. Lydenberg receive?

Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[13], Joseph W. Lippincott Award[14], and American Library Association Honorary Membership[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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