Lydia Gillingham Robinson

Background

Robinson, Lydia Gillingham was born on November 12, 1875 in Geneva, Illinois, United States. Daughter of James C. and Emma J. (Gillingham) Robinson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Rockford (Illinois) College, 1896.

Career

Assistant, Chicago Public Library, 1898-1905. Assistant editor The Monist and The Open Court, 1907-1917. Editor of publications, Chicago Public Library, since 1919.

Achievements

• Lydia Gillingham Robinson has been listed as a noteworthy translator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Library Association, Illinois library association. Clubs: Library, College.

Connections

Father:

James C. Robinson

Mother:

Emma J. (Gillingham) Robinson