William Frederick Poole
William Frederick Poole (1821–1894) was an American librarian, historian and writer.
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William Frederick Poole
- Born
- 1821 · Salem.
- Died
- 1894
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- librarian · historian · writer · athlete · bibliographer
- Education
- Yale University
- Known for
- Poole's Index to Periodical Literature
- Honours
- Library Hall of Fame
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Born at Salem in 1821, died in 1894.
William Frederick Poole studied at Yale University. The recorded working language is English. Positions recorded include President of the American Library Association. Works named in the authority record are Poole's Index to Periodical Literature. Distinctions recorded are Library Hall of Fame.
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