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James M. Wells

American librarian and printing historian (1917–2014)
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James M. Wells

Summary

James M. Wells is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], he… he was born on November 4, 1917[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on September 1, 2014[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], historian of printing[7], and curator[8].

Key Facts

  • James M. Wells's place of birth was Charleston[2].
  • James M. Wells died in Chicago[4].
  • James M. Wells was born on November 4, 1917[3].
  • James M. Wells died on September 1, 2014[5].
  • James M. Wells held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James M. Wells worked as a librarian[6].
  • James M. Wells worked as a historian of printing[7].
  • James M. Wells's professions included curator[8].
  • Among James M. Wells's employers was Newberry Library[10].
  • James M. Wells received the Guggenheim Fellowship[11].
  • James M. Wells is recorded as male[12].
  • James M. Wells's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James M. Wells's archives at is recorded as Archives of American Art[14].

Body

Origins and Family

James M. Wells was born in Charleston[2]. He was born on November 4, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], historian of printing[7], and curator[8]. Among James M. Wells's employers was Newberry Library[10].

Recognition

James M. Wells received the Guggenheim Fellowship[11].

Death and Burial

James M. Wells died on September 1, 2014[5]. He died in Chicago[4].

FAQs

Where was James M. Wells born?

Born in Charleston[2], James M. Wells…

Where did James M. Wells die?

James M. Wells passed away in Chicago[4].

What did James M. Wells do for work?

James M. Wells worked as librarian[6], historian of printing[7], and curator[8].

What awards did James M. Wells receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . aaa.si.edu. Retrieved . aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . aaa.si.edu. Retrieved . aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . aaa.si.edu. Retrieved . aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . aaa.si.edu. Retrieved . aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . aaa.si.edu. Retrieved . aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . aaa.si.edu. Retrieved . aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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