Theresa Elmendorf

Theresa West Elmendorf
A 1912 illustration of Elmendorf
President of the American Library Association
In office
1911–1912
Preceded byJames Ingersoll Wyer
Succeeded byHenry Eduard Legler
Personal details
BornTheresa Hubbel West
(1855-11-01)November 1, 1855
Pardeeville, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 1932(1932-09-04) (aged 76)
Spouse
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(m. 1896; died 1906)​
OccupationLibrarian
Known forFirst female president of the ALA

Theresa West Elmendorf (November 1, 1855 – September 4, 1932) was an American librarian and the first female president of the American Library Association, serving from 1911 to 1912.

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