Edwin Hatfield Anderson (September 27, 1861Library Journal, 1951 Mar 15, pg 466 – April 29, 1947New York Times, 1947 May 2, pg 20) was a prominent American library leader during the first third of the 20th century, serving as director of both the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the New York Public Library. He also served as the president of the American Library Association in 1913-14.
Biography Anderson was born in Zionsville, Indiana. He graduated from Wabash College in 1883, receiving his master's degree (A.M.) in 1887. Anderson worked with Andrew Carnegie to create the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1895,Library Journal, 1951 Mar 15, pg 466 and served as the director of that library until 1904, when he stepped down because he could not afford to support his family on the salary. After a two-year stint (1906–08) as the head of the New York State Library and Library School, Anderson became the director of the New York Public Library in 1909, a position he held until 1934.Library Journal, 1951 Mar 15, pg 466
As a library leader, Anderson was best remembered for the librarian education programs he established in both PittsburghLibrary Journal, 1951 Mar 15, pg 466 and New York City.New York Times, 1947 May 2, pg 20
Anderson was married, with at least two children, daughters CharlotteNew York Times, 1928 Aug 26, pg 39 and Cecile.New York Times, 1934 Oct 14, pg N4 He died in Evanston, Illinois.New York Times, 1947 May 2, pg 20
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