Background
Wilson, Alexander was born on February 12, 1921 in Greenock, Scotland. Son of late William Wilson and Amelia Wilson.
Wilson, Alexander was born on February 12, 1921 in Greenock, Scotland. Son of late William Wilson and Amelia Wilson.
Bolton Company Grammar School.
Director Libraries, Museums and Arts with Dudley Company Borough 1952-1968, with Coventry City Council 1968-1972, with Cheshire Company Council 1972-1980. Consultant to National Library of Malaysia 1978, National Library of Pakistan 1983. Director-General British Library Reference Division 1980-1986.
President Library Association Harold Macmillan Trust since 1986.
Fellow, Birmingham Polytechnic. Honorary Doctorate.Lit. (Sheffield).
Married Mary Catherin Traynor in 1949.