Background
Mason, John Russell was born on January 1, 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Lincoln and Martha Ann (Taylor) Mason.
Mason, John Russell was born on January 1, 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Lincoln and Martha Ann (Taylor) Mason.
Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1923, Master of Arts, 1925. Summer Library School, U. Birmingham (England), 1930. Bachelor of Science in Library Science, Columbia, 1933.
Unmarried.
Assistant in library George Washington University, 1920-1923, assistant librarian, 1923-1929, associate librarian, 1929-1933, librarian, 1933-1965, curator of art, 1944-1965. Organist, commencements and convocations, 1930-1965. Reorganized geo-physical laboratory library Carnegie Institute, Washington, 1928-1929.
Professional organist for churches, Washington, 1920-1981, Central Presbyterian Church, 1926-1944.
Trustee Powder River Foundation, Incorporated.
Member American Library Association, library association Great Britain, District of Columbia library association (president 1940-1942), American Guild Organists, Theta Delta Chirurgical Clubs: Washington Arts, Cosmos.