John Cotton Dana

Summary

John Cotton Dana is a human^[1]. Born in Woodstock^[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1856^[3]. He died in Newark^[4]. He died on July 21, 1929^[5]. He worked as a librarian^[6], curator^[7], and art historian^[8].

Key Facts

• Born in Woodstock^[2], John Cotton Dana…
• John Cotton Dana passed away in Newark^[4].
• John Cotton Dana was born on August 19, 1856^[3].
• John Cotton Dana died on July 21, 1929^[5].
• John Cotton Dana is buried at River Street Cemetery^[9].
• John Cotton Dana's father was Charles Dana^[10].
• John Cotton Dana held citizenship in United States^[11].
• John Cotton Dana's professions included librarian^[6].
• John Cotton Dana's professions included curator^[7].
• John Cotton Dana's professions included art historian^[8].
• John Cotton Dana held the position of President of the American Library Association^[12].
• John Cotton Dana held the position of museum director^[13].
• John Cotton Dana was employed by Denver Public Library^[14].
• John Cotton Dana's education included a stint at Dartmouth College^[15].
• John Cotton Dana received the Library Hall of Fame^[16].
• John Cotton Dana was a member of American Library Association^[17].
• John Cotton Dana is recorded as male^[18].
• John Cotton Dana's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• John Cotton Dana's Commons category is recorded as John Cotton Dana^[20].
• John Cotton Dana's family name is recorded as Dana^[21].
• John Cotton Dana's given name is recorded as John^[22].
• John Cotton Dana's described at URL is recorded as https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/dana/john_cotton_dana^[23].
• John Cotton Dana's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of American Library Biography^[24].
• John Cotton Dana's described by source is recorded as 100 of the Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century^[25].
• John Cotton Dana's described by source is recorded as A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians^[26].

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Origins and Family

John Cotton Dana was born in Woodstock^[2]. He was born on August 19, 1856^[3]. His father was Charles Dana^[10].

Education

John Cotton Dana was educated at Dartmouth College^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian^[6], curator^[7], and art historian^[8]. Among John Cotton Dana's employers was Denver Public Library^[14]. Positions held include President of the American Library Association^[12] and museum director^[13], a profession^[27].

Recognition

John Cotton Dana received the Library Hall of Fame^[16].

Death and Burial

John Cotton Dana died on July 21, 1929^[5]. He died in Newark^[4]. He is buried at River Street Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Cotton Dana include John Cotton Dana Award^[28], an award^[29], in United States^[30].

Why It Matters

John Cotton Dana has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Canning Miller^[31], a curator^[32], 1904–2003^[33], of United States^[34], awarded the Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award^[35].

Entities named for him include John Cotton Dana Award^[28], an award^[29], in United States^[30].

FAQs

Where was John Cotton Dana born?

John Cotton Dana was born in Woodstock^[2].

Where did John Cotton Dana die?

John Cotton Dana died in Newark^[4].

Who were John Cotton Dana's parents?

John Cotton Dana's father was Charles Dana^[10].

What did John Cotton Dana do for work?

John Cotton Dana worked as librarian^[6], curator^[7], and art historian^[8].

Where did John Cotton Dana go to school?

John Cotton Dana was educated at Dartmouth College^[15].

What awards did John Cotton Dana receive?

Honors received include Library Hall of Fame^[16].

Who did John Cotton Dana influence?

John Cotton Dana has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Canning Miller^[31].