Carl B. Roden
Carl B. Roden | |
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Roden in 1917 | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1927–1928 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Locke |
| Succeeded by | Linda A. Eastman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carl Bismarck Roden June 7, 1871 |
| Died | October 25, 1956 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Carl Bismarck Roden (June 7, 1871 – October 25, 1956) was an American librarian and served as chief librarian of the Chicago Public Library from 1918 to 1950. A lifelong resident of Norwood Park, Illinois, he began work as a library page in 1886.