Price, Anna May

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Price, Anna May

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        1874–1961

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        Anna May Price was a pioneering librarian who served as the Superintendent of the Library Extension Division of the Illinois State Library from 1913 until her retirement in 1934. Her legacy within the state's library system includes:

        Library Expansion: She was instrumental in advocating for the establishment of public and county libraries across Illinois, transforming rural access to books.

        Leadership: She served as the President of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) in 1934 and was a key figure in regional library education and conferences.

        State Recognition: Her contributions are honoured in the Illinois State Library Heritage Project, which chronicles her foundational work in making library services universally available statewide.

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