Background
Dalton, Jack was born on March 21, 1908 in Holland, Virginia, United States. Son of John Preston and Selma Hatcher (Butler) Dalton.
Dalton, Jack was born on March 21, 1908 in Holland, Virginia, United States. Son of John Preston and Selma Hatcher (Butler) Dalton.
Student, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1927. Bachelor of Science, University Virginia, 1930. Master of Science, University Virginia, 1935.
Student, University Michigan, 1936.
Instructor in English, Virginia Poly Institute, 1930-1934. Reference librarian University Virginia, 1936-1942, associate librarian, 1942-1950, librarian, 1950-1956. Director international relations office American Library Association, 1956-1959.
Dean School Library Service Columbia University, 1959-1970, professor, director Library Development Center, 1970-1979. Consultant, from 1979.
Member American Library Association.
Married Mary Armistead Gochnauer, September 6, 1933. 1 son, John Preston, III.