Portrait of Melvil Dewey. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Melvil Dewey

Born

American librarian (1851–1931).

Quick Facts

Died
1931-12-26
Occupation
librarian · journalist · scientist · teacher · editor
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Adams Center
Affiliation
American Library Association

Relationships

Melvil Dewey is the child of Joel Dewey and Eliza Dewey.

Spouses & partners

Family

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
1951
Received
Library Hall of Fame

Works & Screen Credits

  • Dewey Decimal Classification

Education

Melvil Dewey’s education and training.

  • Amherst College
  • Alfred University

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q26879 ↗
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