Keyes Metcalf
American librarian (1889-1983)
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Summary
Keyes Metcalf was born on April 13, 1889[1], in Elyria[2]. He died on November 3, 1983[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a librarian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Position held: President of the American Library Association[8], Harvard University Librarian[9]
- Employer: Rutgers University[10], New York Public Library[11]
- Educated at: Oberlin College[12]
- Award received: Library Hall of Fame[13], Joseph W. Lippincott Award[14], American Library Association Honorary Membership[15]
- Member of: American Library Association[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family name: Metcalf[18]
- Given name: Keyes[19], DeWitt[20]
- Described by source: Supplement to the Dictionary of American Library Biography[21], 100 of the Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century[22], A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
Why It Matters
Keyes Metcalf is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Keyes Metcalf born?
Keyes Metcalf was born in Elyria[2].
Where did Keyes Metcalf die?
Keyes Metcalf passed away in Cambridge[4].
What did Keyes Metcalf do for work?
Keyes Metcalf worked as a librarian[5].
Where did Keyes Metcalf go to school?
Keyes Metcalf was educated at Oberlin College[12].
What awards did Keyes Metcalf receive?
Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[13], Joseph W. Lippincott Award[14], and American Library Association Honorary Membership[15].