Lawrence Clark Powell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lawrence Clark Powell

American librarian

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1906

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 14-Mar-2001

Profession: librarian, journalist, literary critic

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Lawrence Clark Powell (September 3, 1906–March 14, 2001) was a librarian, literary critic, bibliographer and author of more than 100 books.
Powell "made a significant contribution to the literature of the library profession, but he also writes for the book-minded public.
His interests are reflected in the subjects that recur throughout his writings; these are history and travel, especially concerning the American Southwest, rare books, libraries and librarianship, the book trade, and book collecting."