Emily Van Dorn Miller

Background

Miller, Emily Van Dorn was born on July 8, 1888 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Thomas Marshall and Letitia (Dabney) Miller.

Education

Bachelor of Arts from Newcomb College, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1907. Certificate New York State Library School, 1911.

Career

Branch children's librarian Minneapolis Public Library, 1911-1914. With Birmingham (Alabama) Public Library, 1914-1920. Hospital librarian, United States Public Health Service, and United States Veterans Bureau, 1920-1923.

With American Library Association from 1923, editor The Booklist until 1927, general editor American Library Association publications from 1924.

President Illinois library association, 1931-1932.

Achievements

• Emily Van Dorn Miller has been listed as a noteworthy librarian. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Library Association, American Association University Women, Chi Omega.

Connections

Married J. Periam Danton, November 29, 1933.

Father:

Thomas Marshall Miller

Mother:

Letitia (Dabney) Miller

Spouse:

J. Periam Danton