Ruth Alice Bedford

Background

Bedford, Ruth Alice was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Alice (Lohr) Haedike.

Education

Student, Beloit College, 1932—1933. Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1936. Master of Science, 1954.

Career

Instructor University Illinois Library, Urbana, 1954—1964. Assistant professor library science University Utah Libraries, Salt Lake City, 1964—1968. Associate librarian Butler Library, State University College, Buffalo, 1968—1979, member personnel committee technical services division, 1972—1975.

Chairman, 1974—1975; member faculty advisory council instructional resources, 1971—1973. Member technical services committee Western New York Library Resources Council, 1968—1973.

Achievements

• Ruth Alice Bedford has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Library Association, Kenan Center (charter member), American Association University Professors, State University New York Libraries Association, Order Eastern Star, Delta Phi Alpha.

Connections

Married Edwin Garrard Bedford, June 6, 1942. Children: David Edwin, Ellen Louise.

Father:

William Henry Haedike

Mother:

Alice (Lohr) Haedike

Spouse:

Edwin Garrard Bedford

child:

David Edwin Bedford

child:

Ellen Louise Bedford