Background
Powell, Benjamin Edward was born on August 28, 1905 in Sunbury, North Carolina, United States. Son of Willis Warren and Beatrice (Franklin) Powell.
Powell, Benjamin Edward was born on August 28, 1905 in Sunbury, North Carolina, United States. Son of Willis Warren and Beatrice (Franklin) Powell.
Bachelor of Arts, Duke University, 1926. Bachelor of Library Science, Columbia, 1930. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1946.
Holland. Athletic director Bethel (North Carolina) High School, 1926-1927. Assistant Duke University, Library, 1927-1929, reference librarian and superintendent circulation, 1930-1934, 1935-1937. Librarian, University of Missouri Library, 1937-1946.
Librarian Duke University, since 1946.
Member American Library Association (council 1947-1954, vice president 1958-1959, president elect 1959-1960, president 1960-1961, Executive Board 1956-1958. Member committee Company-operative Microfilm Project, 1950-1954. Clubs: Hope Valley Country, University, Rotary (Durham, North Carolina).
Married Elizabeth Graves, March 6, 1940.