Background
Merritt, Sally Hodgson was born on December 11, 1906 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Daughter of Joseph Ernest and Katharine (Hurd) Hodgson.
Librarian association executive
Merritt, Sally Hodgson was born on December 11, 1906 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Daughter of Joseph Ernest and Katharine (Hurd) Hodgson.
Bachelor, Vassar College, 1927. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1928.
Branch children's library, New York Public Library., New York City, 1928-1932; lecturer children's library work, Columbia University, New York City, 1930-1933; lecturer children's literature and storytelling, Fannie A. Smith School, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1933-1935.
Board of directors Bridgeport Young Women’s Christian Association, 1944-1964, president. Member, Easton (Connecticut) Public Library., 1961-1980, chairman. National board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, New York City, 1960-1972.
Board directors Thirty Thirty Park, 1974-1986. Member American Association of University Women (president 1935), Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married Charles Hart Merritt, May 28, 1932. Children: Edwin Thomas, Katharine Merritt Brown.