Russell Eugene Bidlack

Background

Bidlack, Russell Eugene was born on May 25, 1920 in Manilla, Iowa, United States. Son of Harold Stanley and Mabel (Thompson) Bidlack.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with honors, Simpson College, 1947; Doctor of Letters (honorary), Simpson College, 1976; Bachelor of Arts in Library Science with honors, University of Michigan, 1948; A.M. in liberal studies, University of Michigan, 1949; A.M. in History, University of Michigan, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy (Library Science), University of Michigan, 1954.

Career

Instructor library science, University of Michigan, 1951-1956; assistant professor, University of Michigan, 1956-1960; associate professor, University of Michigan, 1960-1965; professor, University of Michigan, 1965-1985; dean School Library Science, University of Michigan, 1969-1985; professor and dean emeritus, University of Michigan, since 1985.

Achievements

• Russell Eugene Bidlack has been listed as a noteworthy librarian, educator, dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • The Yankee meets the Frenchman: River Raisin, 1817-1830, social, political, military (Occasional publication / Publications Committee, Historical Society of Michigan)

Membership

Served to master sergeant Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member American Library Association (chairman subcommittee to rewrite Standards accreditation 1969-1972, Chairman of Commission 1974-1976, chairman Melvil Dewey award jury 1973-1974, chairman American Library History Roundtable 1973-1974, member of council 1972-1976, chairman nominating committee 1980-1981), Michigan library association (president technical services section), Association Library and Information Science Education (chairman deans and directors group 1978-1979), Michigan History Society.

Connections

Married Melva Helen Sparks, June 13, 1942. Children: Stanley Alden, Martha Sue, Christopher Joel, Harold Wilford.

Father:

Harold Stanley Bidlack

Mother:

Mabel (Thompson) Bidlack

Spouse:

Melva Helen Sparks

child:

Christopher Joel Bidlack

child:

Martha Sue Bidlack

child:

Harold Wilford Bidlack

child:

Stanley Alden Bidlack