Arundell Esdaile
Arundell James Kennedy Esdaile CBE (1880 – 22 June 1956), was a British librarian, and Secretary to the British Museum from 1926 to 1940.
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| Born | Arundell James Kennedy Esdaile 1880 |
| Died | 22 June 1956 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for | Secretary to the British Museum, 1926-40 |
| Spouse(s) | Katharine Ada McDowall |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Ada Benson (mother-in-law) |
Career
Esdaile was Secretary to the British Museum from 1926 to 1940.[1][2]
He was president of the Library Association, and editor of its journal, the Library Association Record.[2]
He was appointed a CBE.[3]
Personal life
In 1907, he married the art historian Katharine Ada McDowall, and they had a daughter followed by two sons.[1]
Later life
Esdaile died on 22 June 1956.[3]
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References
- Baker, Malcolm (2004). "Esdaile [née McDowall], Katharine Ada". ODNB. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/33026. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- Ollé, James G. (1 October 1980). "Arundell Esdaile : a centenary tribute". Journal of Librarianship. 12 (4): 217–228. doi:10.1177/096100068001200402.
- G. B.; B., G. (1 October 1956). "ARUNDELL JAMES KENNEDY ESDAILE, C.B.E., Litt.D. 1880-1956". English. 11 (63): 96. doi:10.1093/english/11.63.96.
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