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Dallas Public Library Grand Dame Lillian Bradshaw Has Died

Posted on February 10th, 2010 4:12pm by Jeanne Prejean
Filed under A passing

We regret to report that the lady, who led the Dallas Public Library system for ages including the building of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, died yesterday at the age of 95. Her funeral is 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, at Restland Memorial Chapel.

Days after she was named director of the DPL in 1962, the Dallas City Council tried to censor selection of books purchased by the library. She fought a great fight and won with the backing of the citizens.

She was a lady, a pioneer, and a person to be remembered. The Dewey Decimal System is in better shape in heaven’s library for her presence.



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