Background
Harris, Barbara Nelson was born on May 12, 1924 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Carl Alexander and Helen Ella (Bodie) Nelson.
Harris, Barbara Nelson was born on May 12, 1924 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Carl Alexander and Helen Ella (Bodie) Nelson.
Student, Junior College Connecticut, Bridgeport, 1942—1943.
Circulation and reference assistant Groton Public Library., Connecticut, 1964—1968, head adult services, 1969—1972. Reference assistant public relations Waterford Public Library., from 1976. Member Groton Public Library.
Board, 1976—1977; Served with Walking Attack Vehicle Enhanced United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Secretary New London Young Women’s Christian Association, Connecticut, 1970—1971. President Friends of Groton Public Library., 1975—1976, League of Women Voters Groton, 1976—1977. Member of American Library Association, New England Library.
Association, Connecticut Library. Association (chairman publicity committee 1980-1981, head public relations section 1981-1982, treasurer 1983-1986).
Married John Donald Harris, July 12, 1946. Children: John, Ralph, Lisa, Todd, Heather.