John Corydon Frantz

Background

Frantz, John Corydon was born on August 25, 1926 in Seneca Falls, New York, United States. Son of John Clark and Cora May (Gilbert) Frantz.

Education

AB, Syracuse University, New York, 1950. Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, New York, 1951. Master of Science, Syracuse University, New York, 1952.

Career

Consultant Wisconsin State Library, 1954-1958. Director Green Bay (Wisconsin) Public Library, 1958-1961. Director public library grants United States Office Education, 1961-1967.

Director Brooklyn Public Library, 1967-1970, National Book Committee, 1970-1975. Executive chairman Pahlavi National Library, Tehran, Iran, 1975-1977. Librarian San Francisco Public Library, 1977-1987.

Board directors Reading is Fundamental, Bookmobile Services Trust, American Reading Council, Metro Research Libraries Council.

Achievements

• John Corydon Frantz has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1945-1947. Member American, New York State, California library associations.

Connections

Married Vivien May Rowan, December 31, 1947. Children– Sheila Heather, Keith Hunter, Jay Corydon.