Miriam Matthews
African American librarian · United States · On the map · Activists · Lived 1905 to 2003 · aged 97
Miriam Matthews was an American librarian, advocate for intellectual freedom, historian, and art collector. In 1927, Matthews became the first credentialed African American librarian to be hired by the Los Angeles Public Library.
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 2003 · aged 97