Osmund Rhoads Howard Thomson

Background

Thomson, Osmund Rhoads Howard was born on December 5, 1873 in London, England. Son of John (Doctor of Letters) and Mary Ann (Faulkner) T.

Education

Father organized Free Library of Philadelphia. Brought to the United States, 1881. Educated under father.

Professional training under Thomas L. Montgomery and John Ashhurst.

Doctor of Letters, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1935. Naturalized citizen of the United States.

Career

Branch Free Library of Philadelphia, 1899-1901, Wagner Institute branch Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901-1906. Organizer, 1906, and since librarian and secretary J. V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania Chairman for Pennsylvania for American Library Association in United Drive. Chairman for 12 counties, American Library Association drive.

Chairman Williamsport Red Cross Book and Magazine Service (World War I).

Chairman Victory Book Drives, Lycoming Company (World World World War II).

Achievements

• Osmund Rhoads Howard Thomson has been listed as a noteworthy librarian. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Library Association, Pennsylvania Library Association (ex-president), Pennsylvania Folk Lore Society. Clubs: Williamsport Chess, Kit-Kat (president), Williamsport Country.

Connections

Married Theodora Adelheid (Theivagt) Nice, April.

Father:

John Thomson

Spouse:

Theodora Adelheid