Mary Elizabeth Wood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Mary Elizabeth Wood

American librarian and missionary in China

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1861

Place of Birth: Elba, New York, United States

Date of Death: 01-May-1931

Profession: librarian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Mary Elizabeth Wood

  • Mary Elizabeth Wood (August 22, 1861 – May 1, 1931) was an American librarian and missionary, best known for her work in promoting Western librarianship practices and programs in China.
  • She is credited with the foundation of the first library school in China, the Boone Library School, as well as spurring the development of Chinese librarianship as a modern profession.

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