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James D. Mack Lehigh University Library Documents
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0145
Abstract
James D. Mack was Lehigh University Librarian from 1948(?) to 1976. Mr. Mack graduated from Lehigh Class of 1938. He was hired by University Librarian Howard S. Leach in 1946 as his assistant. Leach died two years later. In the early 1960’s Mack had his title changed to Library Director. He retired in 1976 and became Rare Book Curator. As Director he was succeeded by Berry G. Richards and as Rare Book curator Daniel Traister succeeded him. Eventually Philip Metzger succeeded Daniel...
Dates:
1926-1989; Majority of material found within 1960-1985
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Lehigh University Library Correspondence, 1924-1935
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0009
Abstract
Letters written mostly to and from the president of Lehigh University, Charles Russ Richards, and the librarian, Howard Seavoy Leach, concerning all aspects of library business.
Dates:
1924-1935
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Records on Robert B. Honeyman Gifts to Lehigh University Library
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0116
Abstract
Records on Robert B. Honeyman Gifts to Lehigh University Library (1924-1978) contain items relating to Honeyman’s collection of rare books and manuscripts and his gift of part of that collection to his alma mater Lehigh University. These records include correspondence, primarily with Lehigh librarians Howard Seavoy Leach and James D. Mack, inventory and appraisal lists, and receipts for purchases from international antiquarian book dealers.
Dates:
1924-1978
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections