Background
Scott, Alice H. was born in Jefferson, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Frank D. and Annie D. (Colbert) Holly.
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Alice H. Scott
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Bachelor of Arts, Spelman College, Atlanta, 1957; Master of Library Science, Atlanta U., 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1983.
Career
Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library, 1958-1959; branch librarian, Chicago Public Library, 1959-1972; director Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public Library, 1974-1977; director community relations, Chicago Public Library, 1977-1982; deputy commissioner, Chicago Public Library, 1982-1987; assistant commissioner, Chicago Public Library, 1987-1998; retired, 1998.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Library Association (councilor 1982-1985), Illinois library association, Chicago Spelman Club, DuSable Museum, Chicago Urban League.
Connections
Married Alphonso Scott, March 1, 1959. Children— Christopher, Alison.
