Background
Walker, William Bond was born on April 15, 1930 in Brownsville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Marshall Francis and Mary Louise (Taylor) Walker.
Walker, William Bond was born on April 15, 1930 in Brownsville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Marshall Francis and Mary Louise (Taylor) Walker.
Bachelor of Arts, State University Iowa, 1953; Master of Library Science, Rutgers University, 1958.
Librarian-trainee Donnell branch, New York Public Library, New York City, 1955-1957; reference librarian/cataloger, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1957-1959; chief librarian, Brooklyn Museum, 1959-1964; supervisory librarian, Library of National Collection Fine Arts and National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1964-1980; Arthur K. Watson chief librarian, Thomas J. Watson Library, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1980-1994; retired, 1994. Adjunct lecturer Columbia University School Library Service, 1987-1988.
Member American Library Association, Art Libraries Society North America (charter. President 1975, Distinguished Service award, 1992), Genealogical and Biographical Society (correspondent), Phi Beta Kappa.