Ralph R. Shaw
Ralph R. Shaw | |
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Shaw in 1974 | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1956–1957 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Richards |
| Succeeded by | Lucile M. Morsch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Robert Shaw May 18, 1907 Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Died | October 14, 1972 (aged 65) |
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| Occupation | Librarian |
Ralph Robert Shaw (May 18, 1907 – October 14, 1972) was a librarian, a publisher, and an innovator in library science. In 1999, American Libraries named him one of the "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century". He was awarded the Melvil Dewey Medal in 1953 and American Library Association Honorary Membership in 1971.