William Stanley Hoole

William Stanley Hoole
Born(1903-05-16)May 16, 1903
Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 12, 1990(1990-12-12) (aged 87)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Resting placeGrove Hill Cemetery,
Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
Other namesW. Stanley Hoole
Will Stanley
W. S. Hoole
Bill Hoole
EducationWofford College (BA, MA),
Duke University (PhD)
North Texas State University (BS)
OccupationsHistorian, librarian, author, editor, publisher, educator
Spouse(s)Martha Anne Sanders (m. 1930–1960; her death)
Addie Foster Shirley Coleman (m. 1970–1990; his death)
Children5
AwardsFulbright scholar

William Stanley Hoole (May 16, 1903 – December 12, 1990), also known as W. Stanley Hoole, was an American historian, librarian, author, editor, publisher, and educator. He worked at the University of Alabama (UA) where he served as the dean emeritus of university libraries, and professor emeritus of library service. Hoole's scholarly work was focused in Southern history, the Alabama Confederacy, and the history of the University of Alabama; additionally he created the Confederate Publishing Company. He sometimes used the pen name Will Stanley.