Background
Dunbar, Ralph Mcneal was born on July 7, 1890 in Elkton Maryland. Son of Boulden Biddle and May Belle (McNeal) Dunbar.
Dunbar, Ralph Mcneal was born on July 7, 1890 in Elkton Maryland. Son of Boulden Biddle and May Belle (McNeal) Dunbar.
Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1912. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1914. Student of University Chicago, 1935-1937.
1 son, Ralph Biddle (deceased). Library assistant Public Library of District of Columbia, 1907-1912. Instructor 23d Saint Preparatory School, New York City, 1912-1913.
In charge traveling library department Brooklyn Public Library, 1913-1917, superintendent of supplies, 1917-1918, assistant reference librarian, 1918-1919.
Field librarian Morale Division, bureau of Navigation, United States Navy Department, 1919-1924. Assistant librarian and associate professor, Iowa State College, 1924-1937.
Chief Library Service Division, United States Office of Education, 1938-1956, director Library Services Branch, 1956-1958. Director American Library Association library resources fact-finding project, from 1958.
Officer candidate Field Attorney Officers School, Camp Zachary Taylor, 1918.
Received American Library Association fellowship award, 1935-1936.
Member American Library Association, (Executive Board), American Association for the Advancement of Science, District of Columbia library association, National Education Association Association College and Reference Libraries, Special Libraries Association. Club: Cosmos (Washington).
Married Grace J. Sleeper, July 6, 1918.